Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager Panda Express is seeking experienced leaders to join our store management team. This role focuses on assisting in the day‑to‑day operation of a single store, hiring and managing associates, achieving financial goals, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of the store.
• Hire, manage, and direct associates to meet financial targets.
• Ensure delivery of exceptional guest experiences.
• Prepare for success through a 3‑week or longer store leadership training program.

Benefits Free meals while working at Panda. Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities. Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance (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. Opportunities to give back to the community. Hands‑on paid training to prepare for success. Ongoing career & leadership development. Opportunities for growth into management positions. Continuous education assistance and scholarships. Lucrative associate referral bonus. Income protection (Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance). Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Please refer to for details. Qualifications and Desired Skills 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. ADA Statement While performing duties, counter areas are often hot from steam tables and food vapors. Workspace is restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use a Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing 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 and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. 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, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process. Pay Range Pay Range: $27 per hour - $30 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Panda Restaurant Group