Store Manager

Panda Restaurant Group; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Store Manager to lead a team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role offers comprehensive training and development, ensuring you are well-prepared for success. With a focus on personal growth and community impact, you will manage store operations, drive financial performance, and create a welcoming environment for guests. Join a company that values diversity and offers robust benefits, including medical insurance and paid time off. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meals while working

Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Discounts at theme parks and gym memberships

Continuous education assistance and scholarships

Lucrative associate referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and Serve Safe certification.
• Flexibility to work weekends and in various locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage store operations and lead associates to achieve financial goals.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and oversee hiring.

Skills

Food Safety: Serve Safe certified

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

Effective verbal communication skills

Ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join to apply for the Store Manager role at Panda Restaurant Group

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Store Manager role at Panda Restaurant Group

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

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 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 an 8 or more weeks of store leadership training program.

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
• On-going career and leadership development, including comprehensive training
• 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
• 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 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 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 2,300 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

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

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 accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Restaurants

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Panda Restaurant Group by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Retail” roles.

Store Hardlines Manager #143 - Ft. Smith, AR

Wireless Retail Store Team Leader - Fort Smith

Wireless Retail Store Team Leader - Greenwood

Fort Smith, AR $40,000.00-$55,000.00 2 months ago

Full Time Assistant Store Manager (Store 2940)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.