Assistant Manager

About the Role

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring experienced leaders to join our store management team, committed to supporting both professional and personal growth. We provide paid leadership training, mentorship, and support within our Panda family to help you succeed in your career.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will assist in managing the operations of a single store. Your duties include recruiting, supervising, and guiding team members to meet financial targets and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Your efforts will be critical to your store's success. To prepare you, a leadership training program lasting three or more weeks will be provided.

Compensation and Benefits

• Complimentary meals during your work shifts
• Competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and voluntary insurance coverage for full-time team members
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan including company match
• Paid time off along with holidays, bereavement leave, and the Leave Share Program
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and more
• Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives
• Hands-on paid training for effective leadership
• Ongoing career and leadership development programs, including scholarships and education assistance
• Attractive referral bonuses for bringing in qualified associates
• Various income protection options such as Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma is mandatory
• Willingness to relocate to any store within 50 miles
• Availability for flexible scheduling, including opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business demands
• Certified in Food Safety (Serve Safe certification)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Your duties involve working in fast-paced kitchens with hot steam, food vapors, and high noise levels. You’ll be expected to stand for prolonged periods, handle hot and cold foods, operate kitchen equipment including a Chinese chef's knife, and lift up to 50 lbs. The workspace can be constrained with high shelving, and you must maintain accuracy and speed while adapting to shifting priorities. Effective verbal communication skills and conflict resolution abilities are essential.

Company Background

Since its founding in Glendale, California in 1983, Panda Restaurant Group has grown into the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. We strive to offer outstanding Asian dining experiences and foster an organizational culture that inspires personal and professional growth while upholding strong family values.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fairness regardless of legally protected characteristics such as gender, race, religion, disability, or veteran status. The company complies with all laws pertaining to workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodations during hiring or employment can be directed to TASupport@PandaRG.com.

Compensation Details

The hourly wage ranges from $23.5 to $26.5 depending on factors like location and experience. While bonus programs exist, earning bonuses is not guaranteed and the company reserves the right to modify or cancel them at any time.