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How much do internship restaurant concept development jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship restaurant concept development in Riverside, CA is $19.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $18.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Restaurant Concept Development vs Restaurant Menu Development?

AspectInternship Restaurant Concept DevelopmentRestaurant Menu Development
CredentialsTypically students or entry-level interns with basic culinary or hospitality knowledgeExperienced chefs or culinary professionals with specialized menu planning skills
Work EnvironmentCreative, collaborative, often in a team setting during the early stages of restaurant planningFocused on recipe creation, ingredient sourcing, and dish design, often in a kitchen or culinary lab
Industry UsageUsed in the initial phases of opening a new restaurant or rebrandingApplied in refining or expanding existing menus or developing new dishes

Internship Restaurant Concept Development involves assisting in creating the overall theme, ambiance, and branding of a new restaurant, often during the planning phase. In contrast, Restaurant Menu Development focuses on designing specific dishes, recipes, and menu layouts to attract customers and ensure culinary quality. Both roles are essential but serve different stages of restaurant creation and operation.

What cities near Riverside, CA are hiring for Internship Restaurant Concept Development jobs? Cities near Riverside, CA with the most Internship Restaurant Concept Development job openings:

Assistant Manager (Indeed Event)

Panda Restaurant Group

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Other

Posted 22 days ago


Panda Express rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 731 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 106 rated fast food restaurants


Job description

Are You Craving A Career With An Industry Leader?

Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team. Panda is 100% committed to the professional and personal development of our family of associates. That’s why we offer paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and support from our Panda community that cares about your success. 


What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager: 

You are in charge of assisting the operation of a single store. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring, managing and directing of associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. It's up to you to make your store a success. Don’t worry! In order to prepare you for success, we will provide a 3 or more weeks of store leadership training program. 


Desired Skills & Experience:

  • High school diploma required

  • Must be flexible to move to a store within a radius of 50 miles from home

  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule that generally includes opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays, driven by business needs. 

  • Food Safety: Serve Safe certified


ADA Statement:

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally 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 must be able 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. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

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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About Panda Express

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Panda Express is a leader in the quick-service restaurant industry, specializing in American Chinese cuisine. It was established in 1983 in Glendale, California by Andrew and Peggy Cherng and has grown to become the largest Asian segment restaurant chain in the United States, with in excess of 2,200 locations. Its headquarters are located in Rosemead, California. The eatery offers a variety of menu items, including their signature dish, Orange Chicken, along with other favorites like Kung Pao Chicken and Beef and Broccoli. Guided by their mission to "deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences," Panda Express is beloved by many for its convenience, consistently high quality, and innovative twists on traditional Chinese dishes.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Rosemead, CA, US