Panda Express is a fast casual restaurant chain serving American Chinese foods. The restaurant chain operates inside the United States, in casinos, shopping malls, supermarkets, airports, train stations, strip plazas, theme parks, stadiums, college campuses and The Pentagon. Panda Express is the largest fast food chain of Chinese foods in the United States.
Panda Express has 1279 restaurants covering 37 states and Puerto Rico. The headquarters for Panda Express is headquartered in Rosemead, California. The restaurant chain was founded by Andrew and Peggy Cherng and Andrew’s father, Master Chef Ming Tsai Cherng. The family all lived in Yangzhou region China’s Jiangsu province. They were able to start their first Panda Express Restaurant in 1973 in Pasadena, California.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 10:30am-8:30pm; Sat: 10:00am-9:00pm; Sun: 11:00am-6:00pm
Minimum Age to Work Here: 16 years old
Positions Available: Bus Person, Dishwasher, Kitchen Manager, Assistant Manager, Restaurant Manager, Property Accounting Clerk, Human Resources Service Center Representative, Equipment Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Field Human Resources Manager, Host, Hostess, Server, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Freight Analyst, Field Marketing Associate, Business Analyst, Food Science Manager, Corporate Paralegal, Project Designer, Payroll Accounting Clerk, Facilities Manager, Operations Support Assistant, Lease Administrator, Tax Accountant
Background Check Required? Yes
Negotiation: Set hourly rate. There is no room for negotiation.
Job Description/Average Wage
Server: The server takes the orders from the customers and helps to get them into their seating arrangements. The server may take the order over the phone and prepare a package of to-go foods for pick-up. The server may need to explain some of the cuisines that are being served or perhaps let the customers know the daily specials. The average wage is $8.00 an hour.
Lead: As a lead, you’re going to be in charge of running the front of the restaurant. You’re going to help assign tasks, as well as making sure everything is running smoothly. If anything is wrong, you’re going to have the final decision if the main manager isn’t present. You will also answer to the general manager with any issues that you may have. The average wage for this position is anywhere from $8 to $11 a hour.
General Manager: The general manager is in charge of operations for their unit making sure that everything runs smoothly. They take care of the employee’s and customers. They must do payroll, cash, inventory and many other duties involved with restaurant management. The average wage is $42k a year.
Area Coach: The area coach usually works several restaurants teaching the management and their team how to set up the restaurant and do operations. They are in charge of making sure that the restaurants are all being handled in the same way. Every Panda Express must look alike, serve foods that all taste the same, and treat all their customers with the greatest respect. The average wage for a coach is $60k a year.
General Manager: You’re going to supervise all the company’s operations with different locations that entail each general manager be take the responsibility for a portion of the whole area. You will plan, manage and organize multiple areas of your operating portion. You will also ensure that the operations run proficiently and adhere to the set policy. The average wage for this job is $45,322 yearly.
Restaurant Manager: You will supervise the operation inside the kitchen and in the restaurant or dining area. You have to make certain that every procedure and service delivered is in accordance to the company’s standards and guidelines. You will also manage the working relationship of other employees to their colleagues and customers and keep up the quality service in the restaurant. The average wage for this job is $40,875 a year.
District Manager: You’re going to direct all activities within the company that are required to accomplish district goals which includes profit and sales objectives, client service, payroll and operating expenses, human capital investment and retention, loss prevention, and merchandise presentation. The average wage for this job is $61,139 per year.
Assistant Manager: You will provide supervisory support to the everyday administration of company’s operations and such as hiring and firing of individuals, creating work schedules and completing sales transactions. The average wage for this job is $12.54 per hour.
Cashier: You’re going to sustain excellent customer service in accordance to the company’s standards. You are responsible in appropriately and efficiently process sales as well as to protect the assets of this organization. You will make sure that each customer receives an outstanding service by providing them a welcoming and warm atmosphere by having enough knowledge on the products and services being offered. The average wage for this job is $9 an hour.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay and Excellent Bonus opportunity
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401 (k) Plan with Company match
- Associate Discounts (Panda Express, Hibachi San, Panda Inn plus Theme Parks
- 24-Hour Fitness Membership
- Lucrative Associate Referral Bonus
Atmosphere and Perks
Panda Express is the best company to start your career if you want job opportunities in the food and restaurant industry. The company offers not only a competitive pa but also wide array of benefits like flexible work hours, paid training and career advancement potential and other professional trainings that will help employees to reach their potential. Panda Express eligible employees also enjoy other forms of benefits like retirement benefits, health and wellness, paid time off and other perks.
Interview Questions
How does it feel to work in a challenging, heated, fast-paced environment?
What would you do if you caught a fellow employee stealing food?
How long will you be working here?
What is your reason of applying here?
Why should the company hire you?
Can you multitask?
How flexible is your schedule? Can you work on weekends? Are you available on nights or weekends?
Can you be calm and polite even if the customer is irate?
How will you encourage customers to patronize the restaurant?
Interview Tips
The Panda Express manager will notify potential candidates for interview. If you are one of the successful candidates who is schedule for an interview, you should prepare yourself for series of questions which may likely cover about personal history, employment background, job skills, and availability since the work schedule is flexible. Manifest the interest to grab the job and that you are the best fitted person who has skills and knowledge that the company is looking for. You should wear clothing that will be considered as formal and will make you professional looking. Demonstrate your ability to build rapport and make sure you answer all questions with all honesty and sincerity. Assure the interviewer that you have a reliable transportation too.
How to apply
If you are interested in one of these positions or one of the many other positions offered by Panda Express feel free to stop in your local restaurant and ask for an application or you can visit their website: