Job Description:

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.

Summary of Job Scope and Expectations:

The Associate Facilities Manager is a one- to two-year training position to prepare for the Facilities Manager position. This position acquires and demonstrates the ability to plan and manage the repair and maintenance for 60 stores under the oversight of a Facilities Senior Manager, with increasing independence. This position searches, evaluates, and negotiates and contracts with regional vendors to provide preventative maintenance and needed repair services to assigned stores. The Associate Facilities Manager manages vendors' performance to ensure work meets quality requirements and is provided in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this job's duties and responsibilities.

Descriptions

* Plans and manages the repair and maintenance for 60-100 stores within budget, ensuring all stores meet Panda facility standards, under the oversight of a Facilities Senior Manager, working with increasing independence.

* Searches, evaluates, and negotiates and contracts with regional vendors to provide preventative maintenance and needed repair services to assigned stores.

* Manages, grades, and tracks vendors' performance to ensure work meets quality requirements and is provided in a timely and cost effective manner.

* Implements maintenance and preventive maintenance programs that enable store managers to handle routine or urgent situations. Trains store managers on the programs and on working with vendors to control quality work and cost.

* Supports Risk Management's crisis management program by responding to emergencies, inspecting equipment and systems, and resolution problems.

* Uses the Service Channel tools and reports to manage vendor maintenance and repair costs.

SUCCESS MEASURES:

* Contribute to building and sustaining the Panda Mission and Culture

* All assigned stores meet company facility standards within budget

* Select and negotiate and contract with effective vendors

* Positive feedback from customers (Operations Leaders and other departments)

CAREER PROGRESSION:

The following job titles or job categories are examples of potential career opportunities and are not intended as a guarantee of promotion. These career paths can change at any time.

* Facilities Manager

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Travels to stores (local and overnight travel) majority of time; must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and climb on roof approximately 40 feet high and lift up to 50 lbs.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

* Minimum five years of facilities maintenance-related experience, preferably in the retail/hospitality environment

* Successful completion of annual store training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Ability to demonstrate and teach Panda's Mission, Values, and Culture

* Knowledge of all trades and of equipment components and costs associated with repair or replacement

* Strong project management and problem-solving skills

* Contract negotiation skills

* Strong computer/technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and tracking software

* Strong communication (oral and written), customer service, presentation, facilitation, and training skills

* Ability to work effectively with Facilities Service Vendors and Operations Leaders

* Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts independently

* Ability to negotiate

* Ability to confront difficult situations and build consensus

* Ability to prioritize and multi-task within a fast-paced environment

* Open to diverse viewpoints

* Ability to embrace change and continuous learning

COMPETENCIES:

The following are Panda Leadership Competencies for Professional:



* Comfort around higher management

* Planning

* Business Acumen

* Peer Relationship8s

* Listening

* Self-Knowledge

* Customer Focus

* Decision Quality

* Process Management

* Integrity and Trust

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