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:

• Assist Region Leadership teams in assessing and elevating Operations management through people visits, development programs, and meetings.
• Ensure timelines and deadlines are met.
• Modify and enhances leadership learning materials to be appropriate for different Operations management positions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide mentorship programs to assist in further developing both high performing and low performing Operations management.
• Attend Operations meetings (Area, Regional, Zone) and conduct store visits to provide leadership training for Operations management.
• Participate in and support Operations and Support Center projects as assigned.
• Support the career growth and development of store level managers through store visits, people assessment and mentorship.

How we reward you:

• 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*
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Bereavement leave*
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• 401K with company match
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance*

• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Operations management experience required.
• 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.
• If hired, successful completion of annual store training.
• Minimum five years of Leadership Training, Training Facilitation or Employee Performance Coaching experience.

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.

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