Assistant Manager

About the Role

Panda Express seeks seasoned leaders to become part of our store management team. We are dedicated to nurturing the growth and success of our associates through paid Store Management Leadership Training, ongoing mentorship, and community support focused on your professional and personal development.

Primary Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the operation of a single Panda Express location. Your duties encompass recruitment, leadership, and oversight of team members to meet financial objectives while ensuring a superior guest experience. Success of the store significantly depends on your leadership. To prepare you for this role, a minimum of three weeks of paid leadership training is provided.

Benefits and Rewards

• Complimentary meals during work hours
• Competitive pay package inclusive of bonus potential
• Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, and cancer income protection insurance for full-time employees
• Pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid time off, holidays, bereavement leave, and Leave Share Program
• Discounts on theme parks, gyms, and more
• Opportunity to engage in community service
• Hands-on paid training geared for your success
• Ongoing opportunities for career advancement and leadership development, including scholarships and education assistance
• Associate referral bonuses
• Income protection including disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory
• Must be willing to relocate within a 50-mile radius of current residence if required
• Availability for a flexible schedule encompassing opening/closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business demands
• Food Safety Certification: Serve Safe required

Work Environment and ADA Statement

Work often involves standing for extended periods in hot, steam-filled kitchen areas with confined spaces. Tasks include preparing hot and cold foods, operating kitchen tools such as Chinese cook knives, and working swiftly yet accurately. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, communicate effectively, adapt to shifting priorities, and handle difficult situations is essential. The kitchen environment features high noise levels, limited storage and shelving at heights, and requires working under a fast-paced atmosphere.

Company Overview

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States, boasting nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. We aim to provide extraordinary Asian dining experiences while fostering an environment where employees can improve their lives. Our company embraces family values and community impact.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination on any legally protected characteristics including, but not limited to, gender, race, disability, age, and veteran status. Reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process are available upon request for qualified candidates.

Compensation Details

Hourly pay ranges between $27 and $30, depending on location and prior experience. Bonus eligibility varies and Panda reserves the right to modify or discontinue bonus programs at any time without prior notice.