Assistant Manager

Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team. We are 100% committed to the professional and personal development of our family of associates, offering paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and support from our Panda community.

About the role

As an Assistant Manager, you will assist in operating a single store, including hiring, managing, and directing associates to achieve financial goals and ensure exceptional guest experiences. A 3+ week paid store leadership training program will prepare you for success.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of a single store location
• Hire, manage, and direct associates to meet financial targets
• Ensure delivery of exceptional guest experiences
• Maintain food safety standards (Serve Safe certified)

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Must be flexible to relocate to a store within a 50-mile radius of home
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including opening/closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across 36-inch countertops
• Must work in a fast-paced, high-noise, hot kitchen environment with limited storage space
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to manage conflicts and difficult situations effectively

Benefits

• Free meals while working
• Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time associates
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Cancer Income Protection insurance
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program
• Discounts at theme parks and gym memberships
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Hands-on paid training and ongoing career & leadership development
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships
• Lucrative associate referral bonus
• Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance

Pay

$25–$28 per hour. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and experience. Bonus opportunities are available but not guaranteed.

About Us

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Express is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America, with nearly 2,800 locations globally. We embrace family values and are committed to inspiring better lives through exceptional Asian dining experiences.