Store Manager

Role overview

Panda Restaurant Group is looking for a seasoned store leader to take ownership of a single location in Walnut, California. The role focuses on running day-to-day store operations, guiding the team, and delivering consistently strong guest experiences while supporting business performance.

The company emphasizes growth, development, and leadership support through paid training, mentorship, and ongoing career development resources.

Key duties

You will oversee the full operation of one store, including staffing, team leadership, and driving the store toward its financial targets. A major part of the job is making sure guests receive an outstanding experience every time they visit.

Training and leadership support

New store managers receive at least 8 weeks of store leadership training to prepare them for the responsibilities of the position. The organization also provides mentorship, hands-on learning, and continued leadership development.

Work environment and conduct

This position requires a high standard of honesty and professional ethics, along with adherence to company policies. The work setting is an open-kitchen environment where the manager will interact with guests and associates of all ages, including minors and seniors, while helping maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits and rewards

The role comes with free meals during work, a competitive compensation structure with bonus potential, and a broad benefits package for full-time associates. Eligible benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, voluntary short-term disability, cancer income protection, a pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave, leave share, discounts on theme parks and gym memberships, community involvement opportunities, paid training, leadership development, education assistance, scholarships, referral bonuses, and income protection through disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $32 to $35 per hour. Bonus programs are not guaranteed and may be changed or ended by the company at any time. Pay within the range depends on factors such as work location and experience.

Equal opportunity and accommodation

Panda Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in line with applicable fair chance laws in Los Angeles and California. The company also follows federal, state, and local accommodation requirements under the ADA and invites applicants needing help with the hiring process to request reasonable accommodation.

Physical and work demands

The role involves working in hot kitchen areas with steam and food vapors, standing for long periods, handling fast-moving service demands, and using kitchen tools and equipment. The position may require lifting up to 50 lbs., reaching across 36-inch counters, and handling tasks in a loud, high-pressure, and space-limited environment.

About the company

Panda was founded in Glendale, California, and is now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States, with nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. The organization says its mission is to create exceptional Asian dining experiences while supporting people and communities through family-oriented values.

Other information

Candidates must continue to meet benefit eligibility requirements in order to remain eligible for those offerings.