Store Manager

Panda Restaurant Group; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working at Panda

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Discounts at theme parks and more

Career & leadership development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Store Manager to oversee a single Panda store in the Auburn, WA area. You will hire, mentor and direct team members to meet financial goals while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role includes an 8‑week leadership training program designed to prepare you for success and ongoing development within the company.

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, driven by business needs.
• Food safety: Serve Safe certified

Responsibilities

• In charge of the operation of a single Panda store, including hiring, supervising and directing associates to meet financial goals and guest satisfaction.
• Lead and participate in a comprehensive 8‑week store leadership training program to prepare for success.
• Ensure delivery of exceptional guest experiences and maintain high standards of service and quality.

Skills

People management

Guest experience

Flexible scheduling

Hiring

Education

High school diploma

Job description

What You'll Do As A Store Manager

You are in charge of 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. It is up to you to make your store a success.

In order to prepare you for success, we will provide an 8‑week or more store leadership training program.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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
• 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
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success
• Ongoing career & leadership development, including comprehensive training
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships
• Lucrative associate referral bonus
• Income protection including disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Review benefit details at https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 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, driven by business needs.
• 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 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 top 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations. 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: $32 per hour - $35 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.