Store Manager

Role Overview

This position is for an experienced leader to oversee one restaurant location in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The store manager is responsible for running the day-to-day operation of the unit, guiding the team, keeping performance on track, and making sure guests receive a consistently excellent experience.

What You Will Be Doing

• Take ownership of all aspects of a single store’s operations.
• Recruit, lead, and supervise associates so business and financial targets are met.
• Maintain a strong focus on guest satisfaction and service quality.
• Use leadership skills to keep the store running successfully and efficiently.

Training and Development

The company provides paid leadership training before you step fully into the role. This onboarding program lasts at least 8 weeks and is designed to prepare you for store management responsibilities. Ongoing mentoring and career development are also part of the opportunity.

Compensation and Benefits

• Complimentary meals during shifts.
• Competitive pay package with bonus potential.
• Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short-term disability, and cancer income protection coverage for full-time associates.
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave, and a leave share program.
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and other offerings.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community.
• Paid hands-on training and continuous leadership development.
• Pathways for advancement into management roles.
• Education assistance and scholarship opportunities.
• Associate referral bonus program.
• Income protection benefits including disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Benefit eligibility is subject to meeting and continuing to meet the company’s requirements.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have prior leadership experience and must hold a high school diploma. The role also requires flexibility to work within a 50-mile radius of the store and availability for a flexible schedule, including weekends. Food safety certification through ServSafe is required.

Work Environment and Physical Expectations

The role is fast paced and involves working in a kitchen environment that can be hot, noisy, and physically demanding. Team members are expected to stand for long periods, work around steam, manage hot and cold food preparation, and use Chinese kitchen knives and other equipment while maintaining accuracy. The job also requires lifting up to 50 lbs., reaching across 36-inch counters to serve guests, and adapting quickly to changing priorities while communicating clearly and handling difficult situations professionally.

About the Company

Panda Restaurant Group was founded in Glendale, California in 1983 and has grown into the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States. With nearly 2,800 locations worldwide, the organization focuses on creating memorable Asian dining experiences and building a workplace shaped by family values and community impact.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The employer is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics such as sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or genetic information. The company follows applicable laws on workplace accommodation and offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process. Candidates who need an accommodation for the application or interview process may contact TASupport@PandaRG.com.