Assistant Manager

Overview

Panda Express is seeking skilled leaders to join their store management team, offering dedicated training, mentorship, and community support to help associates succeed professionally and personally.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will help oversee store operations, including recruiting, managing, and directing staff to meet financial targets and deliver excellent guest service. Your role is integral to the store's success. To ensure your readiness, a leadership training program of at least three weeks is provided.

Compensation and Benefits

• Complimentary meals during work shifts
• Competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses
• Full-time associates qualify for medical, vision, dental, voluntary short-term disability, and cancer income protection insurance
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• 401K plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off including holidays, bereavement leave, and leave share program
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and other perks
• Engagement in community service opportunities
• Hands-on paid leadership training
• Continuous career and leadership growth and education assistance including scholarships
• Generous associate referral bonuses
• Income protective benefits such as disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma
• Flexibility to relocate within 50 miles of home to a different store if needed
• Availability for a flexible schedule including opening/closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Serve Safe certification required for food safety compliance

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The role entails working in hot, steamy kitchen environments with limited workspace requiring prolonged standing, frequent handling of kitchen equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees must have effective communication skills, maintain accuracy under fast-paced conditions, adapt to changing priorities, and handle conflicts professionally.

Company Background

Founded in Glendale, California in 1983, Panda Express is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant group with nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive, family-oriented culture that inspires employees and makes a positive community impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is committed to equality in employment and does not discriminate on legally protected bases such as gender, race, religion, disability, age, or veteran status. The company also complies with all accommodation laws including the ADA and offers reasonable accommodations through appropriate channels for applicants requiring assistance.

Salary Information

Hourly pay ranges from $24 to $27, determined by factors such as location and experience. Bonus earnings are discretionary and subject to change or termination without notice.