Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

Are you craving a career with an industry leader? Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team. We offer paid store management leadership training, mentorship, and support from our community.

• You are in charge of assisting the operation of a single store, including but not limited to hiring, managing, and directing associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences.
• You will lead a 3‑week or more store leadership training program to prepare associates for success.

• Free meals while working at Panda
• Generous compensation package with 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 much more
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success
• 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 (repeated)
• Pay range: $30.00/hr – $33.00/hr (individual pay determined by location and experience). Bonuses are at the company’s discretion.
• Refer to benefit details for full information.

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

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knives and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs.,

standing up to four hours, and reaching across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including sex/gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Panda complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to