Store Manager

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Discounts at theme parks and gym memberships

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing career and leadership development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group Inc is seeking a Store Manager in Fremont, California, to oversee store operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and the achievement of financial goals.

The role includes hiring and managing associates within a fast-paced environment, supported by comprehensive leadership training. The salary range is from $33 to $36 per hour, along with various benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be Serve Safe certified in food safety.
• Must have flexibility to work within a 50-mile radius for store assignments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of a single store and direct associates.
• Achieve financial goals and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Participate in an 8-week leadership training program.

Skills

Flexibility to work a flexible schedule

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective verbal communication skills

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, responsible for hiring, managing, and directing associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. You will lead the store to success. To prepare you for success, we will provide an 8‑week or longer 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
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships
• Lucrative associate referral bonus
• Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance

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 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 for up to four hours, and reach across countertops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot; noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts or 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. 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: $33 per hour – $36 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.