Store Manager

Panda Restaurant Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 34,743 - 48,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working

Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance for full-time associates

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Discounts at theme parks and gym memberships

On-Going Career & Leadership Development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Aurora, Illinois, is seeking a Store Manager to oversee store operations, hire and manage associates, and ensure outstanding guest experiences. The position offers a generous compensation package, including medical coverage and career development opportunities. Candidates must have a high school diploma and flexibility to work various schedules. Pay ranges from $25.22 to $35.308 per hour depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work in a store within a 50-mile radius.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Food Safety: Must be Serve Safe certified.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

Able to work a flexible schedule

Food Safety: Serve Safe certified

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 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's up to you to make your store a success.

We will provide an 8 or more weeks of store leadership training program to help you prepare for success.

How We Reward You

• 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
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program
• Discounts at theme parks, gym memberships, and much more
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success
• 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
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Further details available at Benefits PDF (https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf)

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
• Food Safety: Serve Safe certified

ADA 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 lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across countertops 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 work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, manage conflicts, and adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Equal Opportunity 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, 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

Pay Range: $25.22 per hour - $35.308 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.