Travel and Meeting Coordinator

Summary Of Job Description

The Travel and Meeting Coordinator position is responsible for assisting the Manager/Senior Manager in arranging individual and group travel and helping make the best possible travel arrangements, including use of the travel and meeting portal for self-service. This position is also responsible for assisting with coordinating meeting logistics, including travel and meeting layout, for company conferences, meetings, and training sessions. The Coordinator instructs associates on use of the travel/meeting portal for self-service.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists Manager/Sr. Manager in arranging individual/group travel, including airline tickets, lodging, and ground transportation, including rental car, shuttle services, and company vans. Ensures travel arrangements meet associates’ needs and are at the most favorable rate attainable from the airline or hotel.
• Assists with coordinating meeting logistics, including travel and meeting layout, for company conferences and meetings, such as the OLC Conference and Leaders Conference; books meeting/conference rooms for small and large groups and helps arrange food and beverage and other event details.
• Instructs associates on use of the travel/meeting portal for self-service to provide an efficient alternative approach to arranging travel.
• Tracks unused air/hotel credits and appropriately uses the unused credits for new or revised reservations.
• Processes travel invoices and assists with special projects as assigned. Provides general administrative support to the department as needed.
• Assists Senior Manager with H1B visas for Support Center and Operations associates.
  
  

How We Reward You

• Hybrid remote schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• 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*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates
  
  

Your Background & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum one year of experience in travel or hospitality related field
• If hired, successful completion of annual store training
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• If hired, successful completion of annual store training
  
  

Pay Range: P1 $28-$35/ hour

• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and 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 2,300 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 bloom, 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 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 accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at [email protected].