Assistant Manager

About the Role

Panda Express seeks experienced leaders to become part of our store management team. We are fully dedicated to fostering both the professional and personal growth of our associates. To support your advancement, we provide paid leadership training, mentorship, and a supportive community committed to your success.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the operation of a single restaurant location. Your duties involve hiring and overseeing associates, guiding them to meet financial targets, and guaranteeing outstanding guest experiences. Your leadership is critical to the store's performance, and to help you excel, you will undergo at least three weeks of comprehensive leadership training.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be willing and able to transfer to any store within a 50-mile radius of your residence.
• Availability to work varying schedules including opening and closing shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays, adapting to business demands.
• Current Serve Safe certification in Food Safety practices.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Working conditions include hot, steamy kitchen areas with noise and limited storage space. Tasks require standing for long durations, lifting items up to 50 lbs, and working efficiently with kitchen tools under fast-paced conditions. Excellent verbal communication, ability to manage changing priorities, and skill in handling conflicts are necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay range from $26.5 to $29.5, influenced by location and experience.
• Complimentary meals during work shifts.
• Attractive compensation package including bonus opportunities.
• Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, and cancer income protection insurance 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 a Leave Share Program.
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and more.
• Chance to participate in community outreach.
• Paid, hands-on leadership and career development training.
• Opportunities for advancement to management roles.
• Educational assistance including scholarships is available.
• Lucrative referral bonuses.
• Income protection including disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to non-discrimination based on legally protected characteristics such as gender, race, age, disability, and more. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act throughout the application and hiring process.