Store Manager

Role Overview

Panda Restaurant Group is looking for an experienced leader to take charge of one store in Meridian, Idaho. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day store operations, guide associates, and help ensure strong financial performance while delivering a great guest experience.

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for running a single location and making sure the store performs effectively. The role includes hiring, supervising, coaching, and directing team members so the location meets its business goals and maintains high service standards.

Training and Development

To set you up for success, the company provides paid Store Management Leadership Training that lasts 8 or more weeks, along with mentorship and support from the Panda community. The organization also emphasizes ongoing leadership development and growth into more advanced management roles.

Perks and Benefits

This role comes with a competitive compensation package that includes bonus potential, free meals during shifts, and a wide range of benefits for full-time associates. Additional offerings include medical, vision, and dental coverage, voluntary short-term disability, cancer income protection, a pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave, leave share support, discounts on theme parks and gym memberships, community giving opportunities, education assistance, scholarships, and an associate referral bonus. Income protection benefits such as disability, life, and AD&D insurance are also included. Benefit eligibility must be maintained to continue receiving plan coverage.

Requirements

Applicants should have a high school diploma. The role also requires flexibility to work at a store within a 50-mile radius, availability for a schedule that may include weekends, and ServeSafe certification for food safety.

ADA and Work Environment

This position involves a fast-moving restaurant setting where work areas may be hot, noisy, and space-limited. Team members are expected to stand for long periods, work around steam and food vapors, handle hot and cold food preparation, use kitchen equipment including a Chinese cook knife, and maintain accuracy while working quickly. The job may require lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for up to four hours, and reaching across 36-inch counters to serve guests. Strong verbal communication, adaptability, and the ability to manage conflict and changing priorities are important.

About the Company

Panda Restaurant Group was founded in Glendale, California, and is now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States, with close to 2,800 locations worldwide. The company says its mission is to create exceptional Asian dining experiences while building an organization that helps people improve their lives and supports the communities it serves.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The employer follows equal opportunity hiring practices and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics such as sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and for the role itself, unless doing so would create undue hardship. Candidates who need accommodation may contact the support team mentioned in the source details.