Assistant Manager

Overview

Join Panda Express as an Assistant Manager and grow your career with a leader in the restaurant industry. Panda Express emphasizes the growth and development of its associates, offering leadership training, mentorship, and a supportive community to help you succeed.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will help operate a single store, which involves recruiting, leading, and managing team members to meet financial targets while providing excellent guest experiences. Your efforts contribute directly to the store's success. To ensure you are well-prepared, Panda provides a store leadership training program lasting three or more weeks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Complimentary meals during work hours
• Competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance plans for full-time employees
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account for dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid time off including holidays, bereavement leave, and Leave Share Program
• Discounts for theme parks, gym memberships, and additional perks
• Community involvement opportunities
• Hands-on paid training and continuous leadership development
• Eligibility for career advancement within management tracks
• Ongoing education assistance and scholarships
• Attractive employee referral bonuses
• Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits requires meeting specific criteria; details are provided in company documentation.

Desired Qualifications

• High school diploma is a minimum requirement
• Willingness to relocate within a 50-mile radius if necessary
• Ability to accommodate flexible work schedules including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Certification in Food Safety, specifically ServeSafe

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The role demands standing for extended periods, working in hot and noisy kitchen environments, and lifting items up to 50 pounds. The position requires fast-paced multitasking, use of kitchen equipment such as Chinese chef knives, and strong communication skills to handle dynamic and changing priorities, as well as conflict management.

About Panda Restaurant Group

Established in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is America’s largest family-owned Chinese restaurant concept with nearly 2,800 locations globally. The company is dedicated to delivering outstanding Asian dining experiences and fostering a supportive community inspired by family values.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Panda Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and non-discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. The company complies with laws providing workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, ensuring a fair employment process.