Assistant Manager

About Panda Restaurant Group

Founded in Glendale, California in 1983, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese dining concept with nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. Our mission is to deliver exceptional Asian culinary experiences while fostering a family-oriented culture dedicated to improving lives within our teams and communities.

Role Overview

As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the overall operations of a single restaurant location. Your duties include recruiting, supervising, and leading associates to meet financial targets while ensuring outstanding customer service. To equip you for success, a paid leadership training program lasting three or more weeks will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and management of a Panda Express store.
• Hire, train, manage, and guide team members to achieve store goals.
• Maintain high standards of guest experience and satisfaction.
• Support financial objectives of the store through effective team leadership.

Benefits & Compensation

• Free meals during work shifts.
• Competitive pay ranging from $23 to $26 per hour, with potential bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, and cancer protection insurance.
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, and Leave Share Program.
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and other offers.
• Paid, hands-on training and continuous leadership development.
• Opportunities for career advancement within management roles.
• Education assistance and scholarship programs.
• Associate referral bonuses and income protection plans including disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Flexibility to relocate within a 50-mile radius if needed.
• Availability to work various shifts including opening and closing, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.
• Certification in Food Safety such as Serve Safe.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The role requires working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Employees may encounter steam, heat, food vapors, and noise. Tasks involve preparing hot and cold foods, operating kitchen tools such as Chinese cook knives, and remaining standing for extended periods—up to four hours. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and reaching across counters approximately 36 inches high. Employees should possess good verbal communication skills, adaptability to changing priorities, and effective conflict management abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Panda Restaurant Group is dedicated to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any individual on legally protected characteristics such as gender, race, religion, disability, age, veteran status, and more. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities.