Store Manager

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 36,189 - 40,322; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working at Panda

Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Ongoing career & leadership development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group Inc is looking for a dedicated Store Manager in Machesney Park, IL. You will oversee the operation of the store, hire and manage staff, and ensure top-notch guest experiences. The role involves a comprehensive 8-week leadership training program to prepare you for success.

Your rewards include free meals, a competitive compensation package, and extensive benefits including medical and retirement plans. We seek candidates who are flexible, certified in food safety, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma.
• Must be flexible to work a schedule that includes weekends.
• Serve Safe certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of a single store.
• Hire, manage, and direct associates.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

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

Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends

Food Safety: Serve Safe certified

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 hiring, managing, and directing associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will make your store a success. We provide an 8‑week 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, including comprehensive training
• 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:

Counter areas are often hot with steam and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are expected to stand for long periods. Employees must lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across counter tops measuring 36 inches. Kitchens are hot and noise levels high, with limited storage. Employees must work in a fast‑paced environment, communicate verbally, adapt to dynamic priorities, and manage conflicts.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including 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. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding workplace accommodation. If you require an accommodation for the application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail].

Pay Range:

$26.27 per hour – $29.27 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors such as work location and experience. Panda makes no guarantee of bonus earnings and reserves the right to change or terminate bonus programs at any time, with or without advance notice.