Operations Leader/Assistant Manager - (Panda Express - JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Main Exchange)

Focus Group Services, LLC (FGS), a licensed partner of Panda Express, Qdoba and Zaxby's, is searching for great Operations Leader/Assistant Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant, including managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining high standards of food quality and service. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in restaurant management, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for creating a positive and enjoyable dining experience.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all restaurant policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintain a clean and organized restaurant environment.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff members to ensure quality customer service.
• Manage both FOH and BOH day-to-day operations.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase customer base.
• Manage the restaurant budget and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Supervision:

• Oversight of 10 - 15 team members

Desired Skills & Experience:

• High school diploma required
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Food Safety: Serve Safe certified

Work location:

• In person, on-site

Benefits:

• 401 K Matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee discounts

FGS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is the largest team you have managed?
• Do you have reliable transportation? This role requires arriving on site on time and accessing a secured military installation. Are you able to reliably meet this requirement?
• Working on the base requires individuals to have a REAL ID or another acceptable form of federally compliant ID. Do you have a REAL ID?
• This position requires passing a federal background check as a condition of employment. Are you able to meet this requirement?
• Have you worked on base? If so, please share about your experience.
• There are upcoming new store openings across the US and Alaska. Are you open to relocation?
• What are your pay expectation?
• What interests you in working on base at Panda Express?
• Will you be able to train out of state for 6 weeks? Company will handle the travel arrangements for the training. There will be at least 1 -2 visits home during the training at the company's discretion.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,000 - $50,000