Assistant Manager

About the role

Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team. As an Assistant Manager, you are in charge of assisting the operation of a single store, including hiring, managing and directing associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. Panda is 100% committed to the professional and personal development of our associates, offering paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and support from the Panda community. A 3 or more weeks store leadership training program is provided to prepare you for success.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of a single store
• Hire, manage, and direct associates
• Achieve financial goals
• Ensure delivery of exceptional guest experiences

Requirements

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

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 more
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• On-going career and leadership development, including comprehensive training
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships
• Lucrative associate referral bonus
• Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance

Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify. Refer to benefits details.

Physical requirements

While performing duties, 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.

Company overview

Founded in Glendale, California in 1983, Panda Restaurant Group is now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America with close to 2,800 locations globally. The mission is delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives, embracing family values and impacting teams and communities.