Shift Leader

About the Role

As a Shift Leader with Panda Restaurant Group in Yakima, WA, you’ll help bring the brand’s purpose to life by supporting restaurant leadership in delivering great food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. This position sits at the center of a busy, growth-focused restaurant environment where team members are encouraged to learn, lead, and grow.

What You’ll Do

• Help create a lively, friendly experience for guests.
• Oversee store activities and guide the team throughout the shift.
• Build practical experience preparing Panda menu items and supporting kitchen operations.
• Develop a broad set of capabilities that help you grow personally and support the growth of others.

Benefits and Rewards

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Complimentary meals during work shifts.
• Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short-term disability, and cancer income protection coverage for full-time associates.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Vacation time, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and a Leave Share Program for eligible associates.
• Discounts with many brands.
• Referral bonus opportunities for eligible associates.
• Chance to contribute to the community.
• Paid hands-on training to set you up for success.
• Continuous career and leadership development.
• Pathways for advancement into management roles.
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account.

Qualifications

Education and experience expectations for this role include some high school education and a preference for some operations experience. Candidates must also meet any local food safety or municipal requirements, such as food handler certification, which is obtained at the applicant’s own cost.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This role involves a fast-moving restaurant environment. Work areas can be hot due to steam and cooking vapors, and the workspace is often limited. 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 while maintaining accuracy. The role may require lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for up to four hours, and reaching across 36-inch counters to serve customers. Kitchens may be noisy, storage can be tight, and shelving may be high. Success in this role also requires effective verbal communication, flexibility in changing conditions, and the ability to handle conflicts and difficult situations calmly.

About the Company

Panda Restaurant Group was founded in Glendale, California and is now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States. With close to 2,800 locations worldwide, the company focuses on creating memorable Asian dining experiences and building an organization where people are inspired to improve their lives. The company emphasizes family values and community impact.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The employer is an equal opportunity company and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics, including sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, 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 federal, state, and local laws related to workplace accommodation. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, qualified individuals with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations, unless doing so would cause undue hardship, to participate in the hiring process and perform the role. If you need accommodation for the application or interview process, you may contact the support team noted by the employer.

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $20 to $23 per hour. Pay within this range depends on factors such as work location and experience.