Store Manager (Indeed Event)
About the role
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 associates, offering paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and support from our Panda community that cares about your success. Founded in Glendale, California in 1983, we are now the largest family‑owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America, with close to 2,800 locations globally, dedicated to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences while embracing family values.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the operation of a single store
- Hire, manage, and direct associates to achieve financial goals
- Ensure delivery of exceptional guest experiences
- Participate in an 8‑week or longer store leadership training program
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Willing to relocate to a store within a 50‑mile radius of home
- Available to work a flexible schedule that includes opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate
- Serve Safe certified (food safety)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across 36‑inch counter tops
- Capable of working in hot, noisy kitchen environments with limited storage and high shelving
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Skill in managing conflicts and difficult situations
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced setting
Benefits
- Paid Store Management Leadership Training
- Mentorship
- Support from the Panda community
Pay
Pay range: $28 per hour – $31 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as work location and experience. Bonus programs are not guaranteed and may be changed or terminated at any time.
Schedule
The role requires a flexible schedule that generally includes opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays, driven by business needs.