Shift Leader (P1-1361314-0)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Panda Restaurant Group as a Shift Lead in Philadelphia, where you will play a crucial role in fostering a vibrant environment and leading team operations. This position offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and valuable hands-on training while supporting guest experiences in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Some operations experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experiences in fast-paced food environments.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team.
• Develop a diverse range of skills to grow.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

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 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.
• 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
• 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
• Opportunities 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
• For more details, please visit: https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf

**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 education
• 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 Chinese cook knives and other kitchen equipment, 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 countertops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot, and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited, with high shelving. Employees must be able to 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 the U.S. With nearly 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We take pride in impacting our team and communities, embracing family values.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity and recognize its strength. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and overall happiness. We welcome you to join us.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal opportunity and not discriminating based on characteristics protected by law, including sex, gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, and veteran status. We comply with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].