Store Manager

About the Role

Join Panda Express as a Store Manager leading the daily operations of one location. You'll oversee staffing, team leadership, and operational success to meet financial objectives while ensuring memorable guest experiences. This position includes paid leadership training exceeding eight weeks, mentorship, and ongoing support from a supportive community dedicated to your growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of store operations, including hiring, managing, and directing associates.
• Drive financial performance to achieve business goals.
• Ensure outstanding customer service and guest satisfaction.
• Adapt schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma is mandatory.
• Flexibility to relocate within a 50-mile radius if necessary.
• Availability for a flexible work schedule with varied shifts including openings and closings.
• Serve Safe certification for food safety compliance.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The role involves working in fast-paced, often hot kitchen environments with steam, vapors, and noise. Employees stand for extended periods, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and handle kitchen equipment including knives swiftly and accurately. Effective communication and conflict management skills are essential.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay ranging from $32 to $35 per hour, influenced by location and experience.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time associates including medical, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, bereavement leave, and leave-sharing options.
• Employee discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and more.
• Opportunities for ongoing education, scholarship programs, and leadership development.
• Associate referral bonuses and income protection policies including disability and life insurance.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process for individuals with disabilities, ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

About Panda Restaurant Group

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant operator with nearly 2,800 global locations. Our mission is to deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences while fostering an organizational culture of family values and community impact.