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Panda Express - Restaurant Manager - Topeka - Heartland
Job Description:

22,000 Panda Associates living one common mission: “Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.”

Known as the Panda Way, our company culture places special emphasis on encouraging our Associates to focus on a healthy lifestyle, continuous learning, developing others and acknowledging others. We believe that this, coupled with our five fundamental values – proactive, respect/win-win, growth, great operations and giving – provides our Associates with an environment where they can both inspire and be inspired.

Panda Restaurant Group includes the original Panda Inn concept, our full service restaurants; Panda Express, our Gourmet Chinese food served in a fast casual environment; and Hibachi-San, our Japanese grill mall-based restaurants. The family owned and operated company is still run by founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng. With annual sales of more than $1.5 billion, we continue to add more than 100 new units annually.

Panda offers excellent benefits and rewarding opportunities, from entry-level positions to management. We have opportunities available in our restaurants nationwide as well as within our corporate office located in the Los Angeles area. Join our growing team with more than 1,500 locations across North America.

Job Description

Are you Craving a Career? Ready for Growth?

COME SEE WHY PANDA MIGHT BE THE RIGHT PLACE!

At Panda, we all share a common mission: "Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives." We invest in our people because great people run great operations that will exceed our guests' expectations. Talk to any of our associates and you will experience a culture dedicated to its mission and our five fundamental values- Proactive, Respect/Win-Win, Growth, Great Operations, and Giving.

Panda Restaurant Group includes the original Panda Inn fine dining restaurants, Panda Express, our Gourmet Chinese food concept served in a fast casual environment, and Hibachi San, our Japanese grill concept. The family owned and operated company is still run by founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng.

Panda offers competitive benefits and rewarding opportunities, from entry-level positions to management. We have restaurant positions available nationwide and support center positions in Rosemead, CA. Come join the nation's largest and fastest growing Asian restaurant company.

Our continued growth in this location has created new career opportunities for Management, Crew Members, and Kitchen Team Members!!! Come join us!

Restaurant Management Team responsibilities:

Lead all or some People aspects of a Panda Express restaurant including hiring, training, coaching, and development
Ensure the safety of our Guests and Associates through training and execution of food safety and restaurant safety standards and guidelines
Lead all or some Guest components of a Panda Express restaurant including excellent food quality, guest service, associate friendliness, and restaurant cleanliness through your team using proven systems and routines
Lead all or some financial areas of a Panda Express restaurant including sales growth, cost management, and profit growth
Applies thorough knowledge of all policies, procedures and practices utilized within unit managed
Understands ways in which unit relates to and impacts PRG
Demonstrates knowledge of PRG operations and objectives
Seeks information regarding trends affecting food service industry

We offer our Full-Time Management Team:

Progressive Compensation Package and Excellent Bonus Opportunity
5 or more Weeks of Comprehensive Training to prepare you for success
On-Going Career & Leadership Development
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401 K with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Associate Discounts (Panda Express, Hibachi San, Panda Inn plus Theme Parks) and free meals when you work
Lucrative Associate Referral Bonus
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

College degree or equivalent experience preferred
High school or GED required

Additional expectations of our Management Team are:

Excellent leaders with great people skills
Proactive – Sees life as choices and chooses to make a positive impact.
People Oriented – enjoys working with our guests and associates, possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
Growth Oriented – knows that learning and growth are keys to personal and professional success and is willing and able to share learning with others.
Results Oriented – focuses on getting results without compromising guest, people, and financial areas.

ADA Statement: While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Work space is restricted and employees are expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees may be required to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high.
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Requirements:

Panda Express is home to 21,000 associates living one common mission: “Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.”

People – Guests and Associates alike – are the foundation of our business. Panda is committed to exceeding guest expectations through our dedication to the development and growth of all our Associates. Great Associates result in exceptionally happy guests.

Known as the "Panda Way," our company culture places special emphasis on encouraging our Associates to focus on a healthy lifestyle, continuous learning, developing others and acknowledging others. We believe that this coupled with our five fundamental values – proactive, respect/win-win, growth, great operations and giving – provide our Associates with an environment where they can both inspire and be inspired.

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• Company:
• Job Type: Hospitality - Hotel
• Base Pay: N/A
• Other Pay:
• Employee Type: Full-Time
• Manages Others: Not Specified
• Relocation Covered: No
• Industry: Food
• Reference ID: 12002486
• Required Education: Not Specified
• Required Experience: At least 1 year(s)
• Required Travel: Not Specified
• Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 ( map it! Map it!)


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	Zone Vice President “Panda was my first job out of college; I started as an Assistant Manager. My career is one of the most rewarding accomplishments of my life. I built my leadership, business knowledge and maturity with the company, and met many great people. This is truly a great place to learn and grow.” – Helen Lin
	Regional Director of Operations “Panda is an amazing company where everyone is inspired to learn and grow. I joined Panda as a General Manager as a fresh MBA graduate without any restaurant experience. I am now a Regional Director of Operations. Panda has taught me not only how to be a better business manager and leader, but most importantly, how to be a better person.” – Chaun Lu
	Area Coach of Operations “I started as a dishwasher and was quickly blown away by the growth opportunities at Panda. Within two years of dedicated work, I was promoted to Assistant Manager and in another two years became a Multi-Unit Manager overseeing four stores! I am managing and ensuring the success of 10 stores, and over 150 associates. I continue to grow as the company grows.” – Brian Soriano

We seek dynamic, passionate team players
committed to personal and professional growth.
Be part of a company dedicated to developing you
as it achieves its goal of 10,000 stores.

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