Assistant Manager (Indeed Event)

Panda Express is a renowned leader in the fast-casual dining industry, celebrated for its high-quality American Chinese cuisine and commitment to exceptional guest experiences. Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Express has grown to become the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America, with nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. The company prides itself on a culture rooted in family values, inclusivity, and the personal and professional growth of its associates. At Panda Express, the mission goes beyond serving great food; it is about inspiring people to better their lives both inside and outside of the workplace. With a strong emphasis on leadership development, Panda Express offers extensive paid store management leadership training, mentorship, and a supportive community to nurture employees' career growth.

This particular role is for an Assistant Manager position within one of Panda Express’s dynamic store locations. The Assistant Manager plays a crucial leadership role in overseeing the daily operations of a single store, ensuring that both the financial goals and guest satisfaction objectives are met. This position involves managing a team of associates, directing store activities, and setting the tone for a positive customer experience. The Assistant Manager is responsible for hiring new team members and providing guidance that fosters their success. This leadership role requires a proactive, flexible, and hands-on approach to managing store operations, including managing staff schedules, maintaining food safety standards, and driving operational excellence.

Panda Express provides new Assistant Managers with a comprehensive three or more weeks of Store Leadership Training, designed to prepare them thoroughly for the challenges and responsibilities of the role. This training encompasses operational expertise, team leadership, and customer service excellence, ensuring that managers are equipped to make their store successful. The role demands flexibility as managers must be ready to move to a store location within a 50-mile radius of their home and work various shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, and opening and closing hours depending on business needs.

The work environment at Panda Express can be physically demanding, often requiring employees to stand for extended periods and work in fast-paced, high-noise, and heat-exposed kitchens. Employees must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, maintain food safety standards such as Serve Safe certification, and adapt to dynamic priorities while communicating effectively. Panda Express is committed to equal opportunity employment and accommodates applicants with disabilities to provide an inclusive and accessible hiring process.

Overall, this Assistant Manager role offers an exciting opportunity for experienced leaders passionate about people and operations to grow within a successful and socially responsible company. Panda Express continues to impact local communities positively while focusing on the individual success and development of its team members, making it a sought-after workplace for those seeking a rewarding leadership career in the restaurant industry.