Store Manager
Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team. We are committed to the professional and personal development of our associates through paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and support from our community.
About the role
You are responsible for the operation of a single store, including hiring, managing, and directing associates to achieve financial goals and ensure exceptional guest experiences. We will provide an 8-12 week store leadership training program to prepare you for success.
Responsibilities
- Hire, train, and manage a team of associates
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations
- Manage inventory and budgeting
- Oversee daily operations, including menu preparation and service
- Handle customer complaints and resolve issues
- Conduct regular performance evaluations
- Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Flexibility to work in a store within a 50-mile radius
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- Serve Safe certification preferred
Qualifications
- Experience in restaurant management or similar field
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Customer service skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Adaptability to a fast-paced environment
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
- Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
- On-going career and leadership development
- Opportunities for growth into management positions
- Continuous education assistance and scholarships
- Lucrative associate referral bonus
- Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
- Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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Desired Skills & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Flexibility to work in a store within a 50-mile radius
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- Serve Safe certification preferred
Desired Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Customer service skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Adaptability to a fast-paced environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters.