Assistant Manager

About the Role

Panda Express is looking for motivated and experienced leaders to join their store management team. The company is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of its associates by offering paid leadership training, mentorship, and a supportive community environment.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the daily operations of a single restaurant location. Your duties include hiring, directing, and managing team members to meet financial objectives while ensuring high-quality guest experiences. Success in your store’s performance is your responsibility. To prepare you for this role, Panda Express provides a leadership training program lasting three weeks or more.

Compensation and Benefits

• Complimentary meals during work shifts
• Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities
• Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short-term disability, and cancer income protection insurance for full-time employees
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid time off, holidays, bereavement leave, and Leave Share Program
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and other perks
• Community involvement opportunities
• Hands-on paid training for success preparation
• Ongoing career and leadership development including comprehensive training and education assistance
• Associate referral bonus programs
• Insurance coverage including disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment

Additional Information

Details of benefits can be found in the Panda careers documentation. Eligibility for benefits requires meeting defined criteria and ongoing qualifications during employment.

Desired Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Willingness to relocate to a store location within 50 miles of home
• Availability to work flexible schedules often including opening/closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Must be Serve Safe certified to ensure food safety compliance

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Employees often work in hot and confined kitchen areas with exposure to steam and food vapors. Roles require standing for prolonged periods (up to four hours), handling kitchen tools safely including Chinese cook knives, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Communication skills and adaptability to a fast-paced, noisy setting with high shelves and limited storage are necessary. Effective conflict management and dynamic priority adjustments are expected.

About Panda Restaurant Group

Established in Glendale, California, since 1983, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,800 global locations. The company strives to create exceptional Asian dining experiences while maintaining strong family values and positively impacting its teams and communities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring practices without discrimination based on protected characteristics such as gender, race, religion, disability, age, veteran status, and more. The company complies fully with disability accommodation laws under the ADA, offering reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees as needed.

Pay Details

The position offers a wage range of $26.50 to $29.50 per hour. Actual pay is influenced by factors including location and experience. Bonus programs are discretionary and may be modified or ended without prior notice.