Decentralized Learning Specialist (Eastern Standard Time Zone)

Summary Of s

The Decentralized Learning Specialist (DLS) is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive and applicable training programs to meet the learning and development needs of store level management within one zone (Store Managers, Assistant Managers, and Chefs). This position collaborates with Regional and Zone leaders to enhance the knowledge, skills, and performance of individuals and teams, ensuring continuous growth and effectiveness leading to career growth and enhanced business performance. The DLS will work with other departments and the Zone leadership team to assess training needs and develop plans to bridge skills and competency gaps. They will conduct mindset, skillset, and toolset training for store level management within their assigned Zone.

You’ll get a chance to:

• Modify and enhances leadership learning materials to be appropriate for different Operations management positions.
• Provide mentorship programs to assist in further developing both high performing and low performing Operations management.
• Develop, design, and facilitate engaging and relevant learning sessions that align with culture and business needs utilizing various delivery methods including instructor-led, experiential, self-study, e-Learning, in store, classroom, and virtual sessions in the field to provide the most effective training for Operations management.
• Ensure timelines and deadlines are met.
• Participate in and support Operations and Support Center projects as assigned.
• Attend Operations meetings (Area, Regional, Zone) and conduct store visits to provide leadership training for Operations management.
• Plan, organize, facilitate, and track the field training programs that focus on courses addressing the mindset, skillset, and toolset to elevate the performance of Operations management.
• Assist Region Leadership teams in assessing and elevating Operations management through people visits, development programs, and meetings.
• Support the career growth and development of store level managers through store visits, people assessment and mentorship.

How we reward you:

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

Your background & experience:

• Minimum five years of Leadership Training, Training Facilitation or Employee Performance Coaching experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Operations management experience required.
• If hired, successful completion of annual store training.
• If hired, must provide proof of full vaccination on start date, unless prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Full vaccination means two weeks or more have passed after receiving the second dose in a two-dose series, or more than two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine. Examples of proof of full vaccination include an original, photocopied, or digital completed vaccination card that includes name, type of vaccine provided, and date of last dose administered.

Panda Strong since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,000 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

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to blossom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, you are welcome here.

Pay Range P3s: $80,500 - $113,000 / Annual

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