Store Manager

About the Role

Panda Restaurant Group is looking for a seasoned leader to take charge of a single store and help drive both team performance and guest satisfaction. The company emphasizes long-term growth, investing in its associates through paid leadership training, mentorship, and ongoing support from a close-knit internal community.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

In this position, you will oversee day-to-day operations for one location. Your work will include hiring, supervising, and guiding associates, while keeping the store on track toward financial targets and delivering a strong guest experience.

To set you up for success, the company will provide an 8-week-or-longer store leadership training program.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this role is $32 to $35 per hour. Compensation within that range depends on factors such as work location and experience. Bonus opportunities may also be available, though no bonus is guaranteed.

• Complimentary meals during work shifts
• Competitive pay with potential bonus upside
• Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short-term disability, and cancer income protection coverage for full-time associates
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave, and a leave share program
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and other offerings
• Chance to contribute to the community
• Paid hands-on training to support your transition into the role
• Continuous career and leadership development
• Pathways for advancement into management
• Ongoing education support, including tuition assistance and scholarships
• Associate referral bonus opportunities
• Disability, life, and AD&D income protection

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required
• You must be willing to work in a store located within a 50-mile radius
• Availability for a flexible schedule, including weekends, is required
• ServeSafe certification is needed for food safety

Work Conditions

This role can involve working around hot counters, steam, and food vapors. The workspace is tight, and you may need to stand for long periods. Duties may also include preparing hot and cold food, using a Chinese-style kitchen knife and other equipment, moving quickly while staying accurate, lifting up to 50 lbs., standing up to four hours, and reaching across 36-inch counters to serve customers. Kitchens may be noisy, hot, and fast-paced, with limited storage and high shelving. Strong verbal communication, adaptability in changing situations, and conflict management skills are important.

About Panda Restaurant Group

Founded in Glendale, California in 1983, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States. With nearly 2,800 locations worldwide, the company focuses on creating exceptional dining experiences while building a workplace rooted in family values and community impact.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The employer provides equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics such as sex, gender, pregnancy, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. The company follows all applicable federal, state, and local accommodation laws. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, or for the role itself, may contact TASupport@PandaRG.com.

Additional Pay Note

Pay is influenced by work location and experience. Bonus programs are subject to change or termination at the company’s discretion, with or without notice.