Assistant Manager

About the Role

Panda Express is actively recruiting skilled leaders to join its store management team. This company is deeply committed to fostering both professional growth and personal advancement for its team members, known as associates. They provide paid leadership training for store management along with mentorship and community support to ensure your prosperity.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the overall operation of an individual store. Your duties will encompass the recruitment, supervision, and guidance of associates to reach financial targets while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Your leadership will steer the store toward success, supported by a paid leadership training program lasting at least three weeks designed to prepare you effectively for this role.

Compensation and Benefits

• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Competitive pay with additional bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, vision, dental, and voluntary insurance policies for full-time staff
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid leave including vacation, holidays, bereavement, and a leave share program
• Discounts on gym memberships, theme parks, and more
• Community involvement opportunities
• Hands-on paid training to equip you for success
• Ongoing career growth and leadership development with comprehensive training
• Education assistance and scholarships available
• Associate referral bonuses
• Income protection insurance including disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment

Note: Eligibility criteria must be continuously met to maintain benefit qualification.

Candidate Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma
• Willingness to relocate within a 50-mile radius of home if necessary
• Availability for a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays driven by business demands
• Food safety certification (Serve Safe)

ADA and Physical Requirements

The role typically involves working in hot, confined environments with exposure to steam and food vapors. The candidate should expect to stand for long durations, manage preparation of hot and cold foods using commercial kitchen equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs. Kitchens can be noisy and require fast-paced work with excellent communication and conflict management skills.

Company Background

Panda Restaurant Group, originated in Glendale, California since 1983, is America's largest family-owned American Chinese dining concept, operating nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. The company cultivates family values and strives to positively impact its associates and communities.

Diversity and Inclusion

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to non-discrimination on legally protected bases including gender, race, religion, disability, age, and military status. They comply fully with equal employment laws and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during hiring processes.