Project Architect

Panda Express in Rosemead has Career Openings YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! 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 fast casual Gourmet Chinese concept, and Hibachi San, our Japanese grill concept. The family owned and operated company is still run by founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng. Same store sales have increased every year since 1996 with total sales in 2007 in excess of $1 billion. Panda Express added 170 new locations in 2007 throughout the United States and will operate over 1,200 restaurants in 2008. Panda offers excellent 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. Position Responsibilities: In support of, and under the supervision of our Sr. Design Manager, Provide architecture design work, which include exterior, minor interior and signage, help to maintain all designs are satisfactory at the highest level of the industry while cost efficient. Provide architectural design work of existing store remodel or renovation of building & support interior design initiatives. Research & Develop material and fixture specifications for various types of Panda stores. Principle Accountabilities Research & Development material and fixture specifications for new stores. Provide and maintain store design standard for efficient new store design and production. Provide comprehensive design services for Panda projects by coordinating with with landlord, city/county government, Panda’s in house Sr. Design Manager, Sr. VP of architecture, general related department Directors, Project Managers, Real Estate Managers and outside consultants and operations. Respond to requests from construction personnel for information, clarification or modification. Some 3-D modeling and rendering for R&D or presentation. Supervise vendor selection, cost research for material and fixtures. Coordinate design activities with the Design Review Committee to create PROTOTYPES To provide comprehensive design services for new PMC projects as well as modifications and renovations, in support of, and under the supervision of our Sr. Design Manager, either supporting the origination of designs. either by originating designs or by providing criteria. To review personally, or establish criteria for others in the department to review, all architectural and design projects in the contract document production phase at established intervals. To provide timely response to design needs, problems and questions during the construction phase. To work closely with The Operations and other departments to assure that the design needs of the in-house client are being met with the greatest possible understanding, ingenuity and urgency. Create variations of prototype, design manual, sign manual, etc. a. Study variables. b. Devise adaptive strategies. c. Verify strategies with Operations. Marketing, Construction, and etc. Organize explanations of variations, inducing drawings and specifications, and integrate them into existing prototype format. Requirements: Minimum 3 years experience of architecture in food service or retail companies with minimum 5 years of architecture experience. Must have knowledge of CADD, Excel and Power Point. Architectural registration preferred, but not necessary. Skills: Excellent communications skills and inter-personal skills, computer literate The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who: Has an aptitude for learning Proactively looks for and generates approaches to new ideas Demonstrates initiative- is an "out of the box thinker" The Panda Restaurant Group follows the principles of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and recommends that all interested candidates become familiar with the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey, in addition to our Mission and Values listed on our Panda website. The Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer architect, interior architect, restaurant, design architect, interior architect, restaurant, design architect, interior architect, restaurant, design To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE Job Title: Project Architect Company: Panda Express Location: Rosemead, em Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Creative/Design Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)