Assistant Manager

Are You Craving a Career With an Industry Leader?

Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team. Panda is 100% committed to the personal and professional development of our associates. We offer paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and support from the Panda community that cares about your success.

You are in charge of 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 also participate in a 3‑plus‑week store leadership training program that prepares you for success.

• Free meals while working at Panda
• Generous compensation package and bonus opportunities
• Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short‑term disability, cancer income protection insurance for full‑time associates
• Pre‑tax dependent care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) 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
• Ongoing career & 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
• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

• 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 and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are expected to stand for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use a Chinese kitchen knife and other equipment, and work quickly without loss of accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers.

Kitchens are hot, noise levels high, storage space limited, and shelving high. Employees must work in fast‑paced environments, communicate verbally effectively, adapt to dynamic priorities, and manage conflict.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding workplace accommodation. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations. If you require accommodations for the application or interview process, please reach out to

USD 29 per hour – USD 32 per hour

• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. Panda makes no guarantee that any associate will earn any bonus and reserves the right to change or terminate any or all of its bonus programs at any time, with or without advance notice.