Shift Leader

Role Overview

As a Shift Leader, you’ll play a key leadership role in a busy, growth-focused restaurant environment. You’ll help bring the brand’s mission to life by supporting managers in delivering passionate food, heartfelt service, and a pride-filled atmosphere.

What You’ll Do

• Help create a warm, lively, and guest-friendly dining experience.
• Oversee store operations and guide the team during your shift.
• Take part in preparing and cooking signature menu items for guests.
• Build a broad set of skills while helping develop both yourself and others.

Rewards and Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Competitive compensation.
• Complimentary meals during shifts.
• Insurance coverage for eligible full-time associates, including medical, vision, dental, voluntary short-term disability, and cancer income protection.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program for eligible associates.
• Discounts with many partner brands.
• Referral bonus for eligible associates.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• Paid hands-on training to support your success.
• Ongoing career and leadership development.
• Pathways to move into management roles.
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account.

Qualifications

Some high school education is required, and prior operations experience is preferred. Local or municipal food safety requirements, such as a Food Handler certification, must be obtained at the applicant’s own expense.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The role takes place in a fast-paced kitchen and service setting where work areas can be tight, counter surfaces may be hot, and steam and food vapors are common. Team members are expected to stay on their feet for long periods, prepare both hot and cold foods, use a Chinese cook knife and other kitchen tools, and work quickly without sacrificing accuracy. The position may require lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for up to four hours, and reaching across 36-inch counters to serve guests. Kitchens can be noisy and warm, storage is limited, and shelving may be high. Strong verbal communication, flexibility in changing situations, and the ability to handle conflict are important.

About the Company

Founded in Glendale, California in 1983, the company has grown into the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States, with nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. Its mission is to create exceptional Asian dining experiences while building a workplace where people are encouraged to improve their lives. The organization values family and community impact.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics including sex or gender, pregnancy and related conditions, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. The company follows applicable federal, state, and local accommodation laws. Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting TASupport@PandaRG.com.

Pay Information

The pay range for this position is $25 to $28 per hour. Final compensation within that range depends on factors such as work location and experience.