Restaurant Manager

Overview

Panda Express managers can have the opportunity to embody an entrepreneurial spirit while learning from a hands-on, fast-paced environment. As a General Manager, you will be in charge of a $1-2 million business and oversee the development of your team, ensuring guest satisfaction and running a profitable restaurant. From hiring, managing and directing of associates to achieving financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences, you create your own success story.

Panda offers a best-in-class compensation package, including uncapped profit sharing bonuses based on growth.

To prepare you for success, all Panda leaders participate in a comprehensive 6+ week Store Leadership Training Program to help build the foundation to become a high performing and inspiring Leader  program focuses on:

• People Development: hire, train, coach and develop the right talent for your restaurant
• Guest
  
  Experience:
  
  uphold the highest food quality and guest service standards while developing marketing acumen
• Financial: understand sales growth, cost management, and profit growth
• Kitchen Management: ensure food safety, maintain inventory and develop culinary skills to prepare all entr e9es at the highest level
• Operations: maintain cleanliness, safety standards, and apply knowledge of policies, procedures and practices

• Progressive compensation package with excellent bonus opportunities
• 5+ weeks of comprehensive training
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Associate discounts and free meals when you work
• Lucrative associate referral bonus
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account

GM starting at $78K/year + bonus (potential earnings over $100K/year). AM starting at $59K/year + bonus (potential earnings over $75K/year).

Panda Express is part of Panda Restaurant Group, the world leader in Asian dining experiences that also includes Panda Inn and Hibachi-San. Our mission: deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We are a family dedicated to creating opportunities for professional and personal growth for our people and communities we serve.

Panda was founded in 1983 in Glendale, California. Panda Express is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America, with close to 2,400 locations globally and ongoing expansion.

• Named one of "America's Best Employers"
• Great Place to Work certified
• The Safest Restaurant Chain in the US during the pandemic

Job Requirements

• Minimum one to two years of operations experience
• Some leadership experience
• Must pass cooking test annually
• Must be flexible to move to a store within a 50-mile radius from home

ADA Statement:
While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Work space is restricted and employees are expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work quickly with accuracy. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.