Assistant Manager

Panda Express is a renowned leader in the American Chinese restaurant industry, proudly offering authentic Asian dining experiences since its founding in Glendale, California, in 1983. As the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America with nearly 2,800 locations worldwide, Panda Express has built a strong reputation for quality food, excellent guest experiences, and a commitment to community and family values. The company fosters a unique culture that nurtures both professional and personal development, placing great importance on mentorship and ongoing leadership training for its associates. Panda Express’s mission revolves around inspiring people to better their lives while delivering exceptional service and food to customers across the globe.

The Assistant Store Manager position offers a rewarding career opportunity within this industry leader. As an Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the operations of a single Panda Express store, ensuring the achievement of financial goals and the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. This position involves various leadership responsibilities, including hiring, managing, and directing store associates. You will be instrumental in driving the success of your store by maintaining operational excellence, fostering a positive team environment, and ensuring high-quality service. To prepare you for success, Panda Express provides a comprehensive store leadership training program lasting three or more weeks, combined with continuous career and leadership development opportunities.

In addition to competitive pay ranging from $29 to $32 per hour depending on location and experience, Panda Express offers a generous compensation package. This includes bonus opportunities, medical, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term disability insurance for full-time associates, a 401K plan with company match, paid time off, holidays, bereavement leave, and various discounts. The company also supports educational advancement through scholarships and continuous education assistance, as well as associate referral bonuses. Working at Panda Express means joining a community that cares about your success, provides hands-on training, and encourages involvement in giving back to the community.

This is a flexible role that requires availability to work in locations within a 50-mile radius and includes working on weekends. The position demands physical endurance such as standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Panda Express is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair treatment and accommodation for all employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are passionate about leadership, customer service, and personal growth, this role provides an excellent path for career development in a thriving and supportive environment.