Over $100K Potential Annual Earning - Restaurant Manager

About the job

Panda Express managers can have the opportunity to embody an entrepreneurial spirit while learning from a very hands-on and 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 the hiring, managing and directing of associates to achieving financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences, you create your own success story. Because of this, Panda also offers a best in class compensation package, including uncapped profit sharing bonuses based on your 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 at Panda. The program focuses on:

People Development: The ability to hire, train, coach and develop the right talent for your restaurant

Guest Experience: Upholding the highest food quality and guest service standards while developing marketing acumen

Financial: Ability to understand sales growth, cost management, and profit growth

Kitchen Management: Ensure food safety, maintain product inventory and develop the culinary skillset to prepare all entrees at the highest level

Operations: Maintain cleanliness, safety standards, and apply knowledge of all policies, procedures and practices

We offer our Full-Time Management Team:

• Progressive Compensation Package and Excellent Bonus Opportunity
• 5 or more Weeks of Comprehensive Training to prepare you for success
• On-Going Career & Leadership Development
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401 K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Associate Discounts (Panda Express, Hibachi San, Panda Inn plus Theme Parks) and free meals when you work
• Lucrative Associate Referral Bonus
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• For additional benefits: PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf

Store Manager Pay Range: $28.30 - $31.30/ Hr + bonus (Change title to General Manager after passing evaluation, $29.30 - $32.30/hr + bonus, Potential earning over $120K/year)

Assistant Manager Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00 / Hr + bonus (Potential earning over $75K/year)

About us:

Panda Express is part of Panda Restaurant Group, the world leader in Asian dining experiences that also includes Panda Inn and Hibachi-San. At Panda, we all share a common mission: "Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives." Guided by this mission, we are a family dedicated to creating an organization that inspires better lives for our people and our communities in which we serve. Whether through sharing good food with guests or providing opportunities for professional and personal growth with associates, all are embraced in our genuine family environment that is uniquely Panda.

Panda was founded in 1983 in Glendale, California Panda Express is the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. As America’s favorite Chinese restaurant, Panda Express has close to 2,400 locations globally and continues to grow over 100 restaurants annually.

* Named one of "America's Best Employers"

* Great Place to Work certified

* The Safest Restaurant Chain in the US during the pandemic

Job Requirements

Restaurant Manager Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree
• 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 radius of 50 miles from home
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends

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 of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees may be required 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 and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.