Assistant Manager

Panda Restaurant Group; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 32,511 - 36,644; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working

Generous base pay with bonus opportunities

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time associates

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Continuous education assistance

Lucrative associate referral bonus

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a store leader in Palatine, Illinois. Responsibilities include managing associates, achieving financial goals, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, flexibility to work weekends, and must be Serve Safe certified.

Enjoy benefits such as free meals during shifts, generous pay with bonus opportunities, and comprehensive medical insurance for full-time associates. Opportunities for growth in management are also available.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operation of a single store including hiring and managing associates.
• Ensure delivery of exceptional guest experiences.
• Participate in store leadership training.

Skills

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

Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends

Serve Safe certified

Education

High school diploma

Job description

What You'll Do

You are in charge of assisting the operation of a single store. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring, managing and directing associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. You will work to make the store a success and receive at least 3 weeks of store leadership training.

How We Reward You

• Free meals while working at Panda
• Generous base pay 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
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program
• Discounts at theme parks, gym memberships, and more
• Hands‑on paid training to prepare for success
• Ongoing career & leadership development, including comprehensive training
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships
• Lucrative associate referral bonus
• Income protection including disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Eligibility requirements for each benefit apply and must be met continuously.

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

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam and food vapors. The workspace is restrictive and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use a Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. They must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across the counter top measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot, noise levels high, storage space limited, and shelving 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act 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. If you require an accommodation for the application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail].

Pay Range

Pay Range: $23.60 per hour – $26.60 per hour. Within this 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.