Assistant Manager

Panda Restaurant Group; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working at Panda

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Continuous education assistance

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking an Assistant Manager in Issaquah, Washington. Responsibilities include overseeing store operations, managing associates, and driving financial success while ensuring great guest experiences.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and flexibility to work a varied schedule, including weekends. The position offers generous compensation, including bonuses and extensive benefits for full-time associates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Flexibility to work at a store within a 50-mile radius.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operation of a single store, including hiring and managing associates.
• Help achieve financial goals and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Participate in a 3+ week store leadership training program.

Skills

Flexibility to work a flexible schedule

Food Safety: Serve Safe certified

Education

High school diploma

Job description

What You’ll Do as an Assistant Manager

• Assist the operation of a single store, including hiring, managing, and directing associates.
• Help achieve financial goals and ensure delivery of exceptional guest experiences.
• Make the store a success and implement company policies.
• Participate in a 3+ week store leadership training program.

How We Reward You

• Free meals while working at Panda.
• Generous compensation 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 other perks.
• Opportunity to give back to the community.
• Hands‑on paid training and ongoing career & leadership development.
• Opportunities for growth into management positions.
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships.
• Lucrative associate referral bonus.
• Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance.

Desired Skills & Experience

• High school diploma required.
• Flexibility to work at a store within a 50‑mile radius.
• Ability 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 the 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 knives and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to 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 be able to work in a fast‑paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

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, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Applications are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship.

Pay Range: $27 per hour – $30 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. Panda makes no guarantee that any associate will earn any bonus and reserves the right to change or terminate any or all of its bonus programs at any time, with or without advance notice.