Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Job summary

A leading restaurant brand in Tuscaloosa seeks a Shift Leader to manage team operations and support a vibrant dining environment. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in cooking and leadership in a fast-paced setting. Full-time role with competitive benefits including flexible schedules and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• Prefer some Operations experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Suitable for fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment.
• Manage store operations and lead the team during shifts.
• Prepare Panda favorites for guests.

Skills

Ability to manage store operations

Food Safety knowledge

Effective verbal communication

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Shift Leader role at 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.

As a Shift Lead for our team, you will have the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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 details.
• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Qualifications

• Some high school
• Prefer some Operations experience
• Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in a fast-paced environment with effective verbal communication and adaptable priorities.

Panda Strong Since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America with close to 2,300 locations globally. We continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.

You’re Wanted Here

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom and diverse points of view to be heard.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

Job details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Restaurants