Assistant Manager

About the Role

Panda Express is seeking seasoned individuals for their store leadership team. This role involves guiding daily store operations, including recruitment, team oversight, financial target achievement, and delivering outstanding customer experiences. Candidates can expect structured leadership training and ongoing mentorship to support professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily store operations to ensure both financial success and customer satisfaction.
• Recruit, lead and supervise store associates to meet operational goals.
• Participate in a minimum three-week paid store leadership training program to develop management skills and readiness.

Benefits and Rewards

• Complimentary meals during work shifts at Panda Express.
• Competitive pay with additional bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive insurance options 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 time off, holidays, bereavement leave, and Leave Share Program for associates.
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and other leisure activities.
• Opportunities for community involvement and career advancement.
• Continuous leadership and career development including training and education assistance.
• Lucrative referral bonuses and various income protection insurances including life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Willingness to relocate to any store within 50 miles of current residence.
• Availability to work flexible hours encompassing opening, closing, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
• Food safety certification: Serve Safe Certified.

Working Conditions and ADA Statement

The work environment involves standing for extended periods, exposure to heat and steam, operation of kitchen tools including Chinese cook knives, and quick-paced activity requiring accuracy. Employees must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and have the ability to work in high noise, limited space conditions with shelving heights to reach. Verbal communication skills, adaptability to changing priorities, and conflict management are essential.

About Panda Restaurant Group

Established in Glendale, California in 1983, Panda Restaurant Group has grown into the largest family-owned American-Chinese dining concept with approximately 2,800 global locations. They focus on inspiring their workforce to improve lives and enrich communities while upholding strong family values.

Diversity and Inclusion

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring. Discrimination on any protected characteristic is prohibited by law. The company complies with federal, state, and local accommodations laws and offers reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $26.50 to $29.50 per hour. Actual pay is influenced by factors such as location and experience. The company reserves the right to modify or discontinue bonus programs without prior notice and does not guarantee bonus payments.