Assistant Manager

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working

Generous compensation with bonus opportunities

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for growth

Continuous education assistance

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group Inc is seeking an Assistant Manager to support store operations in Newark, California. The role involves hiring and managing associates while striving for exceptional guest experiences. You will also handle operational duties to achieve financial goals.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and flexibility for scheduling, including weekends. Benefits include free meals, medical and dental insurance, 401K match, and paid time off. This position offers a chance for growth into management roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Flexibility to work in a store within a 50-mile radius.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Serve Safe certified (Food Safety).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall operation of a single store.
• Hire, manage, and direct associates to achieve financial goals.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

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

Effective verbal communication skills

Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment

Serve Safe certified (Food Safety)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Assistant Manager Responsibilities

You will assist in the overall operation of a single store, including hiring, managing, and directing associates to achieve financial goals and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

• Free meals while working at Panda
• Generous compensation with bonus opportunities
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, and Cancer Income Protection insurance for full‑time associates
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program
• Discounts at theme parks, gym memberships, and more
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands‑on paid training
• On‑Going 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
• Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.

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
• Serve Safe certified (Food Safety)

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 a 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, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

EEO Statement

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].

Pay Range: $30–$33 per hour.