Store Manager

About the Role

Panda Express is seeking motivated and experienced leaders to join its store management team. The company is dedicated to supporting the growth and career development of its associates through paid leadership training, mentorship, and a supportive community environment focused on your success.

Key Responsibilities

As a Store Manager, you will oversee the entire operation of a single restaurant location. Your duties include recruiting, supervising, and guiding team members to meet the store's financial targets while ensuring an outstanding guest experience. The role demands full accountability for the store's overall success.

Training and Development

Successful candidates will undergo an extensive leadership training program lasting at least 8 weeks to prepare for your management responsibilities.

Benefits and Rewards

• Complimentary meals during work hours
• Competitive pay structure with bonus possibilities
• Health coverage including medical, vision, dental, and voluntary disability and cancer protection plans for full-time staff
• Pre-tax options for dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, bereavement leave, and a leave sharing program
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and more
• Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives
• Hands-on, paid training to support your career growth
• Continuous leadership development and advancement prospects
• Scholarships and continuing education assistance
• Associate referral incentive program
• Various income protection options including life, disability, and accidental death insurance

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Flexibility to relocate to stores within a 50-mile radius of your home
• Availability for variable shifts including openings, closings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business demands
• Serve Safe food safety certification

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced, dynamic work setting often involving exposure to hot steam, food vapors, and standing for extended periods. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching across countertops, and working in noisy environments with limited space and shelving at height. Strong verbal communication, adaptability, and conflict management skills are essential.

About Panda Restaurant Group

Established in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Express is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant brand with almost 2,800 locations worldwide. It is focused on providing exceptional Asian dining experiences while fostering a workplace culture that values family and personal growth.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination on numerous protected factors including gender, race, religion, disability, age, and veteran status. The company complies with all laws requiring workplace accommodations and is committed to providing reasonable assistance during application and employment to individuals with disabilities. Candidates needing accommodations can request support via provided contact resources.