Assistant Manager (Indeed Event)

Panda Express is a renowned leader in the fast-casual Asian dining industry, widely recognized for delivering exceptional American Chinese cuisine to customers across the United States and globally. Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Express has grown into the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America, with nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. The company prides itself on embracing family values and fostering an inclusive work environment that inspires individuals to better their lives both personally and professionally. With a firm commitment to equal opportunity employment, Panda Express is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where the unique backgrounds and experiences of employees are respected and valued.

Joining Panda Express means becoming part of a dynamic team that prioritizes associate growth through mentorship, paid store management leadership training, and ongoing support from a caring Panda community. The company invests heavily in the development of its store management teams, ensuring every leader is equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive store success and provide an unparalleled guest experience.

The Assistant Manager role at Panda Express is a pivotal position within a single store's operations. This role involves overseeing day-to-day store management including hiring, managing, and directing associates to achieve financial targets, operational excellence, and outstanding customer service. If you are passionate about leadership with a strong drive to make stores successful, this opportunity offers a structured leadership training program lasting three or more weeks to prepare you for success. During this program, you will learn vital management skills and operational procedures essential to maintaining high standards and meeting Panda Express's business goals.

This is a role that requires flexibility and dedication as Assistant Managers must be able to work varied schedules, including opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Being Serve Safe certified is an important requirement reflecting the company’s commitment to health and food safety standards. The work environment can be fast-paced with some physical demands such as standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in hot kitchen areas amid high noise levels. Effective verbal communication, conflict management, adaptability, and teamwork abilities are crucial for success in this role.

Panda Express’s dedication to creating a supportive atmosphere is demonstrated not only through leadership training but also by ensuring accessibility and accommodations for candidates with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They actively encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, reinforcing their status as an employer that truly values inclusivity and equal opportunity.