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
• Achieve financial goals
• Ensure delivery of exceptional guest experiences

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Must be flexible to relocate to a store within a 50-mile radius of your home
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including opening/closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Serve Safe certified (Food Safety)

Work Environment

• Counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors
• Workspace is restricted; employees are expected to stand for long periods
• Must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment (e.g., Chinese cook knife), and work quickly without losing accuracy
• Must lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across 36-inch countertops
• Kitchens are hot with high noise levels; storage space is limited with high shelving
• Fast-paced environment requiring effective verbal communication, adaptability to changing priorities, and conflict management skills

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, gym memberships, and more
• Opportunities to give back to your 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

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 are dedicated to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.