Assistant Manager

Overview

Join Panda Express as an Assistant Manager and step into a vital leadership role within our store management team. Panda Express is deeply invested in the growth both professionally and personally of all associates, offering paid leadership training, mentorship, and ongoing support fostering a community committed to your success.

Role Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the daily operations of a single store. This role encompasses recruitment, managing and directing the associate team, aiming to meet financial objectives and consistently deliver outstanding guest service. Success in this position is driven by your ability to lead and manage your store effectively. Comprehensive store leadership training exceeding three weeks will be provided to ensure you are equipped for success.

Compensation and Benefits

• Complimentary meals during working hours
• Competitive salary plus opportunities for bonuses
• Medical, vision, dental insurance along with supplementary insurances including voluntary short-term disability and cancer income protection for full-time personnel
• Pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off, holidays, and bereavement leave alongside a Leave Share Program
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and various other perks
• Opportunities for community involvement
• Hands-on paid training and continuous career and leadership development
• Pathways to advance into higher management roles
• Ongoing education assistance and scholarship options
• Lucrative referral bonuses for recruiting new associates
• Additional income protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits is subject to meeting ongoing requirements. Further benefit details can be referenced from company literature.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess at least a high school diploma
• Be open to relocating to a store location within a 50-mile radius of your residence
• Availability to work flexible hours including early openings, late closings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs
• Valid Food Safety certification (Serve Safe)

Working Conditions

The role requires standing for prolonged periods, managing hot and cold food preparation, using specialized kitchen equipment such as Chinese cook knives, and working efficiently without compromising accuracy. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in heated and noisy environments, and perform tasks requiring reaching over counters are essential. Strong verbal communication, adaptability to a fast-paced environment, and conflict management skills are also necessary.

Company Background

Established in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is now the largest American family-owned Chinese restaurant operator globally, with roughly 2,800 locations. The company is dedicated to enriching the lives of its associates and communities, fostering a family-oriented culture.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair hiring practices across all protected characteristics including gender, race, disability, age, and more. Adherence to federal, state, and local regulations for workplace accommodations is a priority, with provisions for qualified applicants to request reasonable accommodations during the interview and hiring process.

Compensation Details

Hourly pay ranges from $26.50 to $29.50, determined by factors such as location and experience. Bonus eligibility is discretionary and subject to change or cancellation at the company's discretion without prior notice.