Store Manager

About the Role

As a Store Manager, you are in charge of 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. An 8+ week paid Store Management Leadership Training program is provided to prepare you for success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations
• Hire, manage, and direct store associates
• Achieve financial goals
• Ensure 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

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. Workspace is restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Tasks include:

• Preparing hot and cold foods
• Using kitchen equipment such as Chinese cook knives
• Working quickly without losing accuracy
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for up to four hours
• Reaching across countertops (36 inches high)

Kitchens are hot, noise levels are high, and storage space is limited with high shelving. Employees must thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate verbally, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

Benefits

• Free meals while working at Panda
• 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 Panda Express

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 by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.