Assistant Manager

About the role

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 that cares about your success.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operation of a single store, including hiring, managing, and directing associates to achieve financial goals
• Ensure the delivery of exceptional guest experiences
• Make your store a success with leadership and operational support

Training & Development

• 3 or more weeks of store leadership training program to prepare you for success
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• On-going career and leadership development, including comprehensive training
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships
• Opportunities for growth into management positions

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Must be flexible to move to a store within a radius of 50 miles from home
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule that generally includes opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays, driven by business needs
• Food Safety: Serve Safe certified

Physical Demands

• Counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors
• Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time
• Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy
• Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers
• Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high
• Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations

Benefits

• Free meals while working at Panda
• Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates
• 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, gym memberships, and much more
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Lucrative associate referral bonus
• Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance

Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details. Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.