Shift Leader: Drive Fast-Paced Team & Kitchen

Panda Restaurant Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in Lexington, KY seeks a Shift Lead to support management, lead the team during shifts, and help prepare Panda favorites for guests. You will work in a fast-paced, growing environment and play a central role in delivering Panda’s mission with passion and heart.

You will gain hands-on experience in store operations, leadership, cooking, and staff development, while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for guests and ensuring high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Some high school or equivalent.
• Operations experience preferred.
• Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired 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

Team leadership

Customer service

Food preparation

Communication

Education

Some high school

Operations experience preferred

Food Handler certification (Food Safety)

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in Lexington, KY seeks a Shift Lead to support management, lead the team during shifts, and help prepare Panda favorites for guests. You will work in a fast-paced, growing environment and play a central role in delivering Panda’s mission with passion and heart.

You will gain hands-on experience in store operations, leadership, cooking, and staff development, while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for guests and ensuring high standards of service.