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How much do panda express counter help jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for panda express counter help in the United States is $16.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does Panda Express counter help do?

Panda Express counter help employees take customer orders, serve food, handle payments, and maintain cleanliness at the front counter. They often assist with food preparation and ensure a positive dining experience, typically working in a fast-paced environment with basic customer service skills.

What is a Panda Express counter help?

A Panda Express Counter Help job involves taking customer orders, handling payments, preparing and serving food, and ensuring a clean dining area. Team members provide friendly customer service and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. They may also assist with food prep and restocking supplies. This role requires good communication skills and the ability to multitask.

What does counter help do at Panda Express?

Counter help at Panda Express assists customers by taking orders, processing payments, and serving food at the front counter. They also maintain cleanliness, restock supplies, and ensure a positive dining experience, often working with point-of-sale systems and following food safety standards.

What opportunities for advancement are available for Panda Express counter help?

Panda Express encourages career growth by offering clear advancement paths for Counter Help staff, including promotions to Lead Counter Help, Shift Leader, or even Management Trainee roles for those who demonstrate reliability and leadership potential. The company provides training programs and ongoing support to help employees develop valuable skills in customer service, food safety, and restaurant operations. Many current managers started in entry-level positions, so there is a strong culture of promoting from within. Taking initiative and consistently performing well can open up opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career with Panda Express.

What skills and qualifications are needed for Panda Express counter help?

To thrive as a Panda Express Counter Help, you need strong customer service skills, the ability to handle cash transactions, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and basic food safety protocols is often required. Outstanding teamwork, efficiency under pressure, and positive communication skills help you excel in this fast-paced environment. These abilities ensure accurate order processing, enjoyable guest experiences, and smooth restaurant operations.

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Job description

Assistant General Manager

What We Do

At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey…. Applegreen USA operates over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience, comfort, retail, and an extensive range of delicious food options such as Auntie Anne’s, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Pret, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values are what we stand for. They guide and motivate our attitudes and behaviors to our customers, our suppliers, our business partners, and each other.

  • Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do.
  • We value and develop our people.
  • We are driven by pace, passion and performance.
  • We seek opportunities and embrace change.

Benefits

  • Flexible Schedules
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401 (k) with Company Match
  • Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Meal Discount
  • Pet Insurance

What You’ll Do

The Assistant General Manager helps the General Manager to ensure that day-to-day business operations run smoothly. This position provides an opportunity for entry-level managers to learn important management skills and practice judgment and discretion skills.

ROLE PRIORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for confidently delivering performance feedback, set goals, foster teamwork, and clearly communicate business objectives.
  • Ensure the day-to-day supervision of non-management associates, assigning specified work, focusing on store level operation performance, coaching, and developing shifts supervisors.
  • Must be able to competently perform duties in the absence of the general manager.
  • Motivate and positively influence staff, especially during times of low morale.
  • Strong Leadership and organizational skills
  • Addressing issues in a timely fashion
  • Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
  • Maintains an awareness of all applicable brand standards and all procedures and protocols to maximize brand/landlord/labor relations.
  • Ensures that the restaurant always looks clean, inviting, and adheres to brand standards.
  • Ensures cash management is accurate and processed daily, reports are delivered as per company directives.
  • Address customer needs and resolve issues, ensuring positive and long-term customer relationships.
  • Ensures inventory data is correct by performing spot inventory counts and checks.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Passionate about helping people learn and grow the business.
  • Strong leadership and management skills with proven ability to motivate and inspire a team.
  • Excellent customer service abilities and positive attitude
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills with a sharp business acumen
  • 2* Years experience in quick service restaurant or similar management operations
  • Flexible and open work schedule
  • Basic food safety understanding and practice.
  • Ability and willingness to lift/push objects weighing over 30 Lbs.

This is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).