Assistant Manager

Overview

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. Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team. Panda is 100% committed to the professional and personal development of our family of associates, offering paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and support from the Panda community.

You are in charge of assisting the operation of a single store. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, hiring, managing and directing of associates to achieve financial goals and ensure the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. You will help make the store a success. We provide a 3 or more weeks store leadership training program to prepare you for success.

• Free meals while working at Panda
• Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection 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 more
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• On-Going Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Ongoing career and leadership development, including comprehensive training
• 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
• Refer to Panda Careers benefits details

• High school diploma required
• Flexibility to work in a store within a 50-mile radius
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Food Safety:
  Serve Safe certified

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops.

Kitchens are hot and noise levels are high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America, with close to 2,300 locations globally. We focus on delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives, with a culture that values family and community.

We value diversity and workplace equality. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on protected characteristics. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, contact our accommodation team via email at

Pay Range: $23.00 per hour - $32.20 per hour. Within the range, pay is determined using factors including location and experience. Panda does not guarantee a bonus and reserves the right to change or terminate bonus programs at any time, with or without advance notice.