Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

About This Role

Leading the operation of a single store is the core of this management role, which involves hiring, managing, and directing associates to achieve financial goals and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This position is designed to prepare you for success as a future General Manager, providing a strong foundation in the company's operations, culture, and leadership expectations.

Responsibilities

• Hire, manage, and direct associates to achieve financial goals
• Ensure the delivery of exceptional guest experiences
• Make your store a success

Requirements

• 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
• Serve Safe certified in Food Safety
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand up to four hours
• Ability to reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations

Benefits

• 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

Important Details

• Training: 12 or more weeks of store leadership training program

About the Company

Panda Express was founded in Glendale, California, in 1983 and is now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, the company continues its mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences.