Shift Leader (P1-1360923-0)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Shift Leader, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the dining experience for guests. This position offers the opportunity to develop valuable skills in management and operations while working in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. With a focus on growth and community impact, this role provides a pathway to leadership positions and personal development. Enjoy flexible schedules, free meals, and a supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Hands-on paid training

Ongoing Career Development

Qualifications

• Some high school education required.
• Prefer some operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Manage store operations and lead the team during shifts.
• Prepare food and gain hands-on cooking experience.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Operations Management

Education

Some High School

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 for our team, you will:

1. Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
2. Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift.
3. Gain hands-on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests.
4. Develop a diverse range of skills to grow 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
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Please refer to this link for details.

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

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 tables and food vapors. Workspace is restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment including Chinese cook knives, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counters measured at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot with high noise levels; storage space is limited, and shelving is high. Employees must work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With nearly 2,300 locations worldwide, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We are proud to embrace family values and impact our communities positively.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity and recognize the strength it brings. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and happiness. We welcome everyone to join us.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity without discrimination based on protected characteristics such as sex, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. We also comply with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].