Assistant Manager

About the Role

Join Panda Express as an Assistant Manager, playing a vital role in the daily operations of a single restaurant location. This leadership position focuses on staff hiring, management, and guiding associates to meet financial objectives while ensuring customers receive exceptional experiences. The company provides a paid leadership training spanning at least three weeks to equip you for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the store's overall operation to achieve business goals.
• Lead recruitment, development, and direction of store team members.
• Ensure outstanding guest satisfaction through effective operational delivery.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma is mandatory.
• Must be able and willing to relocate within a 50-mile radius if required.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts including opening and closing times, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business demands.
• Possession of Food Safety certification such as Serve Safe.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Working conditions may include hot and steamy kitchen areas, limited workspace, and standing for prolonged periods. Tasks require preparation of hot and cold foods, use of kitchen tools including Chinese cook knives, and quick, accurate work pace. Employees should be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for up to four hours at a time, and reaching across counters approximately 36 inches high. The kitchen atmosphere may be noisy with limited storage.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging between $24.5 and $27.5, depending on location and experience.
• Free meals during shifts at Panda.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time associates including medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, and cancer protection insurance.
• Participation in a 401K plan with company matching.
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, holidays, bereavement leave, and a leave sharing program.
• Access to discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and more.
• Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives.
• Paid leadership training and continuous career development including education assistance and scholarships.
• Lucrative employee referral incentives.
• Protections such as disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Company and Equal Opportunity

Panda Restaurant Group, established in 1983 and headquartered in Glendale, California, operates nearly 2,800 locations globally. They prioritize an inclusive workplace respecting various protections under federal, state, and local laws and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals to ensure equal employment opportunity.

Additional Notes

The company reserves the right to modify or terminate bonus programs anytime without notice. You may contact the company for accommodation needs during the hiring process.