Shift Leader (P1-1360081-0)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment as a Shift Lead at a renowned family-owned restaurant chain. You'll be pivotal in creating a warm atmosphere for guests while managing daily operations and leading a passionate team. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, with comprehensive health benefits and career advancement into management roles. If you're ready to bring your leadership skills to a company that values diversity and community involvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free meals during shifts

Comprehensive health benefits

401K plan with company match

Paid time off

Associate discounts

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant operations preferred.
• Food Handler certification required at applicant's expense.

Responsibilities

• Create a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Manage store operations and lead the team during shifts.
• Cook and prepare Panda favorites for guests.

Skills

Restaurant Operations

Customer Service

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Education

Some High School Education

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.

As a Shift Lead, you will play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart of our company, and our people are the key to success. Your responsibilities include:

1. Creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
2. Managing store operations and leading the team during shifts.
3. Cooking and preparing Panda favorites for guests.
4. Developing a diverse range of skills to grow personally and professionally.

How we reward you:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals during shifts
• Comprehensive health benefits for full-time associates, including Medical, Vision, Dental, and more
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and bereavement leave
• Associate discounts and referral bonuses
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Paid training and ongoing leadership development
• Career advancement into management roles

For detailed benefits information, please visit https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf.

Note: Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for each benefit.

Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• Some high school education
• Experience in restaurant operations preferred

Food safety requirements, such as Food Handler certification, must be acquired at the applicant's expense as per local regulations.

ADA Statement:

Employees must work in a hot, noisy environment with limited space, often standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working quickly and accurately. Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and manage conflicts is essential.

Our History:

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda is now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and fostering a supportive, family-like organizational culture.

We Welcome You:

We value diversity and workplace equality, believing they foster creativity, innovation, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics. If accommodations are needed, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].