Assistant Manager

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager, you are responsible for assisting the operation of a single store. This includes hiring, managing, and directing associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. You will receive 3 or more weeks of paid store leadership training to prepare you for success.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of a single Panda Express store
• Hire, manage, and direct associates to meet financial goals
• 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 your 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 countertops
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-temperature kitchen environment with high noise levels
• Effective verbal communication skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Capability to manage conflicts and difficult situations

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 for community involvement
• 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 the Company

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Express is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America, with close to 2,800 locations globally. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.