Shift Leader (P1-1361115-1)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Corvallis, Oregon, Riverside (OR, IL, CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Shift Lead at a leading American Chinese restaurant chain, where you will play a vital role in ensuring exceptional dining experiences. In this fast-paced environment, you will develop essential skills in team leadership and operations while creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Enjoy flexible schedules and competitive pay, along with comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for career advancement. This role offers hands-on training and the chance to grow within a supportive and diverse organization that values creativity and inclusivity. If you're passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Comprehensive health benefits

401K plan with company match

Paid time off including vacation

Associate discounts

Referral bonuses

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in operations and food safety preferred.
• Ability to manage conflicts and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant environment for guests.
• Gain valuable skills managing store operations during shifts.
• Prepare hot and cold foods using kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Some High School Education

Job description

Our Panda Shift Leader Associates

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 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:

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
• Competitive pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and the Leave Share Program for eligible associates
• Associate discounts on many brands
• Referral bonuses for eligible associates
• Opportunities to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• Ongoing career and leadership development
• Opportunities for advancement into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• For more details, please visit https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf

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

Shift Lead Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• Some high school education
• Preferred experience in operations and food safety

Local and municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, must be acquired at the applicant's own expense.

ADA Statement:

While performing duties, employees may encounter hot environments with steam and food vapors. Workspaces can be restricted, and employees are generally expected to stand for long periods. Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold foods, using kitchen equipment, and working quickly and accurately. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counters measuring 36 inches. Kitchens are hot and noisy, with limited storage and high shelving. Employees must work effectively in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts and difficult situations.

About Panda:

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group 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 building an organization inspired to improve lives, embracing family values in everything we do.

We Value Diversity:

We celebrate diversity in all forms, believing it fosters creativity, inclusivity, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].