Assistant Manager (Indeed Event)

Panda Express is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States, established in Glendale, California in 1983. With nearly 2,800 locations worldwide, Panda Express has built a legacy centered on delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences. The company prides itself on fostering an empowering culture that emphasizes professional and personal growth for its associates. Panda Express is committed to supporting its workforce through comprehensive paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and ongoing community support, ensuring every team member has the tools to succeed and advance their careers within the organization.

The Assistant Manager role at Panda Express is a key leadership position responsible for supporting the overall operations of a single store. This role includes hiring, managing, and directing store associates to achieve financial targets while ensuring guests enjoy excellent service. An Assistant Manager is tasked with driving store success through efficient team management, clear communication, and maintaining Panda Express’s high-quality food safety and service standards. This position offers a structured 3 or more weeks of store leadership training to prepare prospective leaders for their responsibilities and help them thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Work schedules are flexible, often involving opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays in response to business demands.

Working as an Assistant Manager with Panda Express means engaging in a physically demanding yet rewarding environment, where teamwork and effective communication are vital. The job requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, and thriving amid busy and sometimes noisy kitchen and sales floor conditions. The company emphasizes inclusivity and equal opportunity in its hiring practices, ensuring that every individual is treated with respect and valued for their unique contributions. Panda Express also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), providing reasonable accommodations where necessary to support all qualified applicants.

Joining Panda Express as an Assistant Manager is more than securing a job; it’s becoming part of a larger family that values dedication, diversity, and a passion for excellent service. If you are looking for a career with a respected industry leader that invests in employee development and embraces family values, this opportunity offers meaningful growth potential within a thriving, global restaurant company.