Assistant Manager

Description:

Panda Express, part of the Panda Restaurant Group, is seeking motivated and experienced leaders to join as Assistant Managers. This role is central to driving the success of an individual store by ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and outstanding guest experiences. As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for assisting in the overall management of the restaurant, including recruiting, training, and supervising associates, ensuring adherence to food safety standards, and maintaining exceptional customer service.

The position requires flexibility to work across stores within a 50-mile radius and availability to work weekends. Panda provides a comprehensive leadership training program of 3+ weeks to prepare new managers for success.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with daily store operations and financial goal achievement.

• Hiring, training, managing, and motivating team members.

• Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations (Serve Safe certification required).

• Delivering high-quality guest service and fostering a positive dining experience.

• Managing conflicts and adapting to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Upholding Panda’s values of diversity, inclusion, and community impact.

Benefits Offered:

• Free meals during working hours.

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus voluntary short-term disability and cancer income protection coverage.

• 401K with company match and pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account.

• Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, and Leave Share program.

• Discounts at theme parks, gyms, and more.

• Hands-on paid training, continuous leadership development, and career growth opportunities.

• Education assistance and scholarships.

• Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance.

• Generous associate referral bonus.

Work Environment Requirements:
The role requires working in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and using specialized cooking equipment. Employees must be adaptable, communicate effectively, and remain accurate under pressure.

About the Company:
Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant brand with over 2,300 locations worldwide. Panda values professional growth, diversity, and community impact, offering associates opportunities to thrive both personally and professionally.