Does Panda Express pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Panda Express employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Panda Express. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Panda Express?

60% of Panda Express employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Panda Express 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Panda Express?

Cook (358) , Counter Help (337) , General Manager (324) , Cashier (248) , Shift Leader (218) , Assistant Manager (188) , Kitchen Help (136) , Front of House (106) , Line Cook (87) , Lead Counter (73) , Panda Express - Counter Help (69) , Crew Member (64) , Server (63) , Associate (58) , Shift Lead (58)

What are the pros of working at Panda Express according to real employee reviews?

"I was able to become a chef and the pay is good for 12.00 an hour" ((in 804 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 446 reviews)); "Good benefits which is always good" ((in 261 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 235 reviews)); "Great atmosphere and coworkers." ((in 153 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Panda Express according to real employee reviews?

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 398 reviews)); "This section will be for a bad manager" ((in 258 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 198 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 172 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 111 reviews))

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Panda Express

Now known as Panda Restaurant Group

Panda Express reviews

3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(5,255 total reviews)

Andrew and Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

3.0

Work/Life balance

Panda Express has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5,255 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Panda Express employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restauration industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

3.0

Jun 5, 2024

Ok

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Probably better than other fast food services

Cons

It's the fast food service industry at the end of the day

3.0

Jun 5, 2024

Good company

Front of house staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Process of making food was fun, I enjoyed filling and taking orders

Cons

Staff was not always friendly, as a student management often times ignored my blocked off days and scheduled me when I had class

4.0

May 21, 2024

Good Experience

Front of house staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture, encourages you to grow. Easy to move up in management.

Cons

Smells and Labor are not always fun but its fast food work.

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