Assistant Manager

Panda Restaurant Group; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working

Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Discounts at theme parks and gym memberships

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee the daily operations of a single store in Blacksburg, Virginia. Responsibilities include hiring, directing associates, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The position requires a high school diploma and flexibility to work varied schedules.

Candidates will benefit from a generous compensation package, including medical insurance and ongoing career development training. Join our community and help us serve our guests effectively!

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the operation of a single store.
• Hire, manage, and direct associates to meet financial goals.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Participate in a 3-week or longer store leadership training program.

Skills

Flexibility to work in a store within a 50-mile radius

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends

Food Safety: Serve Safe certified

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Are You Craving A Career With An Industry Leader?

Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team. Panda is 100% committed to the professional and personal development of our family of associates. That’s why we offer paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and support from our Panda community that cares about your success.

What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager

You are in charge of assisting the operation of a single store, including hiring, managing, and directing associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. You will be responsible for making the store a success, supported by a 3‑week or longer store leadership training program.

How We Reward You

• Free meals while working at Panda
• Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full‑time associates
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program
• Discounts at theme parks, gym memberships, and much more
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success
• On‑Going Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• On‑going career and leadership development, including comprehensive training
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships
• Lucrative associate referral bonus
• Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• For details, please refer to the benefits PDF
• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 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 with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must 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 work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

You’re Wanted Here

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, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position you are applying for, please reach out to [e-mail].