Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Taylor (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Shift Lead to ensure a vibrant atmosphere for guests and manage team operations during shifts. The ideal candidate will possess Food Safety knowledge and effective communication skills, with opportunities for personal growth and career development. This role offers flexible schedules and great benefits.

Qualifications

• Some high school education required.
• Prefer experience in Operations.
• Local/municipal requirements such as Food Handler certification, to be obtained at applicant’s own expense.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift.
• Gain hands‑on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests.
• Gain a diverse range of skills to develop yourself and others.

Skills

Food Safety knowledge

Effective verbal communication skills

Ability to manage conflicts

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Shift Lead – Panda Restaurant Group

Our Panda Shift Leader associates are important leaders of our team and are responsible for bringing Panda’s mission alive in our restaurants by supporting management in creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift.
• Gain hands‑on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests.
• Gain a diverse range of skills to develop yourself and others.

How We Reward You

• Flexible schedules
• Great pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full‑time associates
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts
• 401K with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associates
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success
• On‑Going Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for more information.
• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Shift Lead Qualifications

• Some high school education
• Prefer experience in Operations
• Food Safety knowledge
• Local/municipal requirements such as Food Handler certification, to be obtained at applicant’s own expense

ADA Statement

Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Restaurants