Shift Leader (Indeed Event)

Panda Restaurant Group; Kapaa (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Kapaa, Hawaii, invites you to join as a Shift Lead to help manage daily operations and uphold our standard of hospitality. You will lead the team during shifts, ensure guest satisfaction, and assist in preparing Panda favorites with care.

This role offers hands-on kitchen involvement, opportunities to develop leadership skills, and a path to growth within our fast-paced, guest‑focused environment on the island. Equal opportunity employer and on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school not required but preferred.
• Experience supervising during shifts is beneficial.
• Food safety certifications may be required and paid by applicant.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a welcoming environment for guests.
• Learn store operations and lead the team during shifts.
• Assist in cooking and Panda favorites for guests.
• Develop additional skills and coaching for team members.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Food preparation

Education

Some high school

Operations experience

Food handler certification

Job description

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.

Role

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.

You will:

• 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.

Shift Lead Qualifications Education And Experience

• 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 Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. 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, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

You’re Wanted Here

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 accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].