Assistant Manager

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Panda Express is seeking experienced leaders to join our store management team in Lake City, FL. The Assistant Manager will help run a single store, hire and lead associates, and ensure outstanding guest experiences. The company offers a multi-week leadership training program to set you up for success.

You will be supported with a generous benefits package and opportunities for career growth within Panda Restaurant Group. A flexible schedule and ongoing development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must be flexible to move to a store within a radius of 50 miles from home.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule that generally includes opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Safety: Serve Safe certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operation of a single Panda Express store.
• Hire, manage and direct associates to meet financial goals and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Participate in leadership training to prepare for advancement within the Panda Restaurant Group.

Skills

Verbal communication

Adaptability

Conflict management

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Location: 2916 West Us Hwy 90, LAKE CITY, FL, 32055

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. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring, managing and directing of associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. It's up to you to make your store a success. Don’t worry! In order to prepare you for success, we will provide a 3 or more weeks of store leadership training program.

How we reward you:

Free meals while working at PandaGenerous compensation package with bonus opportunitiesMedical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associatesPre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account401K with company matchPaid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share ProgramDiscounts at theme parks, gym memberships, and much moreOpportunity to give back to your communityHands-on paid training to prepare you for successOn-Going Career & Leadership DevelopmentOpportunities for growth into management positionsOn-going career and leadership development, including comprehensive trainingContinuous education assistance and scholarshipsLucrative associate referral bonusIncome protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurancePre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.

Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Desired Skills & Experience:High school diploma requiredMust be flexible to move to a store within a radius of 50 miles from homeMust be available to work a flexible schedule that generally includes opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays, driven by business needs. Food Safety: Serve Safe certifiedADA 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 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, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

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 for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].