Store Manager - Paid Leadership Training & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking experienced store leaders to manage a Panda Express location, focusing on guest experience and achieving financial goals. You will hire, train, and supervise team members while delivering consistent, high‑quality service.

We provide eight weeks of leadership training and mentorship from our Panda community, with scheduling flexibility, a strong emphasis on food safety, and opportunities to grow within the nation's largest American Chinese restaurant concept.

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

• Oversee operation of a single Panda Express store to meet financial goals and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Hire, train, and supervise associates; direct daily activities to ensure smooth store performance.
• Lead and participate in an 8+ weeks leadership training program to prepare for success.

Skills

Food Safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking experienced store leaders to manage a Panda Express location, focusing on guest experience and achieving financial goals. You will hire, train, and supervise team members while delivering consistent, high‑quality service.

We provide eight weeks of leadership training and mentorship from our Panda community, with scheduling flexibility, a strong emphasis on food safety, and opportunities to grow within the nation's largest American Chinese restaurant concept.