Assistant Manager

Join a Leading Restaurant Group

Panda Express is seeking skilled leaders to be part of our store management team. We are dedicated to nurturing both professional and personal growth for all our associates. To support your advancement, we provide paid leadership training, mentorship, and ongoing backing from our supportive Panda community.

Role Overview

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the daily operation of a single Panda Express store. Your responsibilities encompass hiring, supervising, and guiding team members to meet financial targets while ensuring outstanding customer experiences. To prepare you, we offer a comprehensive store leadership training that lasts at least three weeks.

Compensation and Benefits

• Complimentary meals during work hours
• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Health coverage including medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, and cancer income protection for full-time staff
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Paid leave including vacation, holidays, bereavement, and leave sharing program
• Discounts for theme parks, gym memberships, and more
• Opportunities to engage in community service
• Paid hands-on training and continual career and leadership development
• Scholarships and educational assistance available
• Attractive referral bonuses for associates
• Insurance covering disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment

Note: Eligibility requirements apply for benefit qualification.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Flexibility to relocate within a 50-mile radius if needed
• Availability to work varied schedules including openings, closings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Food safety certification (Serve Safe) mandatory

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Employees must often stand for prolonged periods in hot, steamy environments with high noise levels and limited storage space. They must handle hot and cold food preparation, use kitchen tools such as Chinese cook knives, and work efficiently without compromising quality. Lifting up to 50 lbs and reaching across counters up to 36 inches is required. Effective verbal communication, adaptability to changing priorities, and conflict management abilities are essential.

Company Background

Since its founding in Glendale, California, in 1983, Panda Restaurant Group has become the largest family-owned American Chinese dining concept in the nation with nearly 2,800 locations worldwide, focused on creating exceptional dining experiences and fostering a family-oriented culture.

Inclusion Statement

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fair treatment of all applicants regardless of protected characteristics such as gender, race, religion, disability, veteran status, and more. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process for qualified applicants requiring assistance, in compliance with the ADA. For accommodation requests, candidates can contact the company's support email.