Assistant Manager

About the Role

Panda Express is actively seeking skilled leaders to enhance our store management team. Our organization fully supports the growth and development of our team members, providing paid leadership training, mentoring, and a supportive community dedicated to your achievements.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for aiding in the daily operations of a single restaurant location. Your duties include recruiting, overseeing, and guiding associates to reach organizational financial targets while ensuring guests receive outstanding service. Success in your store is your priority, and you will be prepared through a comprehensive leadership training program lasting three weeks or more.

Benefits and Rewards

• Complimentary meals during work hours
• Competitive pay structure with opportunities for bonuses
• Medical, vision, dental, and voluntary insurance coverage for full-time employees
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for dependent care
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Paid leave including vacation, holidays, bereavement, and leave sharing
• Discounts on entertainment, fitness memberships, and additional perks
• Community engagement opportunities
• Hands-on paid training to equip you for success
• Continuous career and leadership advancement programs
• Educational support, including scholarships
• Referral bonuses for recommending candidates
• Income protection plans featuring disability, life, and accident insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits requires meeting ongoing criteria; detailed information is available through company resources.

Desired Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is necessary
• Willingness to relocate within a 50-mile radius of current residence if required
• Availability to work flexible hours including openings, closings, weekends, evenings, and holidays in response to business needs
• Current Serve Safe certification or equivalent food safety qualification

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The role involves working in areas with high heat and steam, limited workspace, and the need to stand for extended periods. Employees will handle hot and cold foods, operate kitchen tools such as Chinese cook knives efficiently and safely, and be expected to manage up to 50-pound lifts. The kitchen environment is typically noisy with high activity and limited storage space. Effective verbal communication, adaptability, and conflict resolution skills are essential to thrive in this dynamic setting.

About Panda Restaurant Group

Since its founding in Glendale, California in 1983, Panda Restaurant Group has grown to become America's largest family-owned Asian dining concept, operating nearly 2,800 global locations. Our mission focuses on enriching lives through exceptional dining experiences and fostering an organizational culture rooted in family values.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that respects the diversity of applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on legally protected characteristics such as gender, race, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, and veteran status, among others. We also comply with ADA requirements to provide reasonable workplace accommodations during hiring and employment.

Compensation Details

The hourly pay ranges from $26.50 to $29.50, influenced by factors like location and prior experience. Bonus opportunities exist but are not guaranteed, and the company reserves the right to modify or discontinue bonus programs at any time without prior notice.