Assistant Manager

Overview

Panda Express is seeking seasoned leaders to enrich our store management team. Committed to fostering both professional growth and personal development, we provide paid leadership training, mentorship, and support from a community invested in your success.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the management of a single restaurant location. Your duties include recruiting, supervising, and guiding staff to meet financial targets and guarantee outstanding customer service. You will spearhead making the store prosperous with the aid of a leadership training program lasting at least three weeks.

Rewards and Benefits

• Complimentary meals during work hours at Panda
• Competitive salary with bonus prospects
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance for full-time employees
• Pre-tax benefits such as Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401K plan featuring employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays, paid time off, bereavement leave, and Leave Share options
• Discounts on gym memberships, theme parks, and others
• Community involvement opportunities
• Paid hands-on training for success preparation
• Career and leadership development programs with ongoing education assistance and scholarships
• Bonuses for employee referrals
• Income protection services including Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma mandatory
• Willingness to relocate to any store within a 50-mile radius of your residence
• Availability for flexible work schedules that encompass opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs
• Food Safety Certification (Serve Safe)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Working at the counter involves exposure to heat, steam, and food aromas. The space is limited, and employees usually stand for long durations. Responsibilities require preparing hot and cold dishes, operating kitchen tools—including Chinese cook knives—rapidly but accurately. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for up to four hours, and reach across 36-inch countertops is expected. The kitchen environment is hot and noisy, with limited storage. Successful employees demonstrate adaptability to a fast-paced setting, strong verbal communication skills, and competence managing conflicts and shifting priorities.

Company Background

Established in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group has become the largest American family-owned Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional Asian cuisine experiences while nurturing a culture inspired by family values and community impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering equal employment chance without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics including gender, race, religion, disability, veteran status, and more. We comply with all laws regarding workplace accommodations under the ADA, providing reasonable adjustments during hiring and employment processes. Applicants requiring assistance or accommodations can contact our support team.