Assistant Manager

About the Role

Panda Express is seeking dedicated leaders to join our store management team. We are highly committed to nurturing the personal and professional growth of our team members by providing paid leadership training, active mentorship, and continuous support from a caring community.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the management of a single restaurant location, including recruiting, directing, and overseeing team members to meet financial objectives while delivering outstanding customer experiences. You are responsible for driving the success of your store.

Training and Development

You will receive over three weeks of paid leadership training to equip you for your responsibilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Competitive salary ranging between $23 and $26 per hour, with bonus opportunities
• Healthcare benefits including medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, and cancer income protection for full-time employees
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off, holidays, bereavement leave, and leave share program
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and more
• Community involvement opportunities
• Hands-on, paid training and ongoing career advancement and leadership development
• Educational assistance and scholarship programs
• Associate referral bonuses
• Income protection including disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma is mandatory
• Flexibility to relocate within a 50-mile radius of current home
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on business demands
• Food Safety certification: Serve Safe

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The role requires standing for extended periods, working in hot kitchen environments with exposure to steam and food vapors, operating kitchen tools such as knives, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Employees must manage fast-paced workflows, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and handle conflict professionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Panda Restaurant Group is dedicated to providing an equitable workplace, prohibiting discrimination on legally protected bases including gender, race, age, disability, and more. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during hiring and employment.