Bilingual L&D Curriculum Development Specialist (Japanese or Korean)

Summary of Job Description:

The L&D Curriculum Development Specialist helps lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level learning programs that build leadership capability and operational excellence. This position applies data-driven insights, performance metrics, and evaluation frameworks to ensure curriculum aligns with business goals and drives measurable impact. The Specialist also facilitates select training sessions as assigned to validate content effectiveness and partners with key stakeholders to research, develop, and refine learning solutions that enhance the overall learner experience and organizational effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Researches and develops enterprise-level curriculum using the ADDIE model to ensure strategic alignment with organizational goals. Evaluates the effectiveness of learning programs for both Operations and Support Center associates using ROI and the Kirkpatrick evaluation framework.
• Identifies and applies key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of GO and Support Center courses on job performance, leadership capability, and career progression. Uses these insights to inform curriculum design and continuous improvement.
• Leads focus groups and stakeholder sessions to gather insights that drive curriculum development and innovation. Conducts ongoing research on emerging learning methodologies, instructional technologies, and industry best practices to benchmark program quality.
• Collaborates with the Director of Curriculum Development, Subject Matter Experts, and Training Managers to design, update, and standardize learning content. Ensures training materials reflect current business priorities, best practices, and learner feedback.
• Maps curriculum to competencies and organizational capabilities to maintain alignment with business needs, performance metrics, and evolving talent strategies.
• Facilitates select GO and Support Center classes as assigned to validate content effectiveness and ensure alignment between design intent and learner experience.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Qualifications - External

Your background and experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Instructional/Curriculum Design, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in Learning & Development, preferably in a retail/hospitality operations environment, 
• Ability to read, speak, and write in Japanese or Korean.
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P3: $90,000 - $126,5000/per year

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re wanted here:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.

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Salary : $90,000 - $1,265,000