Shift Leader (P1-1361448-0)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Shift Lead at a forward-thinking restaurant group, where you'll play a vital role in creating memorable dining experiences. In this fast-paced environment, you'll support management, lead your team, and gain hands-on experience in food preparation. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, 401K with company match, and opportunities for career growth. Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and fosters personal and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Referral bonus

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in operations and food safety preferred.
• Strong communication and conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Lead the team during shifts and manage store operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety

Customer Service

Cooking Skills

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 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
• 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
• Growth opportunities 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
• Preferred experience in operations and food safety

Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at the 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 and accurately. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counters measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited, and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts and 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 improve their lives. We are proud to embrace family values in our community and workplace.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and happiness. We welcome all qualified candidates.

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, race, religion, age, disability, or veteran status. For workplace accommodations, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].