Assistant Manager - Panda Restaurant Group

About the Role

Panda Express is seeking dedicated and experienced professionals to join our store leadership team as Assistant Managers. We are deeply invested in the growth of our associates, providing paid leadership training, ongoing mentorship, and a supportive community focused on your success.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the day-to-day operation of a single Panda Express location. Your duties encompass hiring, supervising, managing, and directing staff to meet both financial goals and to ensure that each guest receives an outstanding dining experience. Your leadership will be crucial in driving store success, backed by a structured leadership training program lasting three or more weeks to prepare you thoroughly.

Compensation and Benefits

• Complimentary meals during working hours
• Competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, along with voluntary short-term disability and cancer protection plans, for full-time employees
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid time off including holidays, bereavement leave, and participation in the Leave Share Program
• Discounts on theme park admissions, gym memberships, and various other perks
• Community involvement opportunities
• Hands-on, paid training and ongoing leadership development
• Education assistance and scholarships for continuous learning
• Lucrative referral bonuses for bringing new associates
• Income protection benefits including Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma mandatory
• Willingness to relocate or transfer to another Panda Express store within a 50-mile radius
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on business needs
• Current Serve Safe Food Safety certification

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment involves fast-paced, high-temperature kitchen areas where you must stand for extended periods. Tasks include handling hot and cold foods, operating kitchen tools like Chinese cook knives, lifting up to 50 pounds, and managing elevated storage spaces. Effective communication and the ability to adapt to fluctuating priorities and resolve conflicts are essential for success.

Company Overview

Originating in Glendale, California, in 1983, Panda Restaurant Group has grown into the biggest family-owned American Chinese cuisine chain with nearly 2,800 outlets worldwide. We pride ourselves on fostering a family-oriented culture that empowers associates to enhance their lives and contribute meaningfully to local communities.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strictly prohibit discrimination on any protected basis and comply with federal, state, and local laws regarding workplace accommodations. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations during hiring and employment processes.

Compensation Details

Hourly wage ranges from $26.50 to $29.50, determined based on location and experience. Bonus programs are offered but not guaranteed and may be altered or abolished at the company’s discretion.