Store Manager

Role Overview

Panda Restaurant Group is looking for an experienced leader to oversee a single store in Spring Valley, California. In this role, you will guide store operations, lead associates, support business performance, and help ensure that guests receive an excellent dining experience. The company also emphasizes leadership growth through paid training, mentorship, and ongoing development.

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for running one store end to end. That includes recruiting, supervising, and directing associates, while keeping an eye on financial objectives and service quality. The success of the location will depend on your ability to balance people leadership, operations, and guest satisfaction.

To set you up for success, the organization provides a store leadership training program lasting 8 or more weeks.

Rewards and Benefits

• Complimentary meals during shifts
• A competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time associates
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage
• Cancer income protection insurance
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave, and leave share program
• Discounts on theme parks, gym memberships, and other offerings
• Opportunity to support the community
• Paid hands-on training
• Ongoing leadership and career development
• Pathways to advance into management roles
• Continuous education support and scholarships
• Associate referral bonus
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance coverage

Requirements

• High school diploma is required
• Willingness to work at a store located within a 50-mile radius
• Availability for a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Serve Safe food safety certification

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work setting can be demanding: counter areas may be hot, steam and food vapors are common, and the workspace is limited. The role involves standing for long periods, preparing both hot and cold food items, and using a Chinese chef knife along with other kitchen tools. Speed and accuracy are important, and the job may require lifting up to 50 lbs., reaching across 36-inch countertops, and standing for up to four hours at a time. Kitchens may be noisy and warm, storage areas are tight, shelving may be high, and the job requires comfort in a fast-moving environment. Strong verbal communication, adaptability, and the ability to handle conflict and shifting priorities are important.

About the Company

Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group has grown into the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States, with nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. The company focuses on delivering memorable Asian dining experiences while fostering a workplace built on family values and personal growth.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Panda Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including sex or gender, pregnancy-related conditions, 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 also follows applicable federal, state, and local accommodation laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, or for the role itself, you may contact TASupport@PandaRG.com.

Compensation Notes

The posted pay range is $30 to $33 per hour. Actual pay within that range is influenced by factors such as work location and experience. Bonus programs are not guaranteed and may be modified or ended at the company’s discretion without advance notice.