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 808 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 442 reviews)); "Good benefits which is always good" ((in 253 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 248 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 410 reviews)); "Tiny raises Bad managers A lot of cleaning" ((in 252 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 194 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 174 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 116 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

3.0

Oct 8, 2015

Good company bad manager.

Counter help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, great benefits, fun people to work with, great customers. Free food, bonuses.

Cons

Managers could be unprepared, some stores are unable to promote. Can get stressful, manager can play favorites.

5.0

Oct 6, 2015

Lead Counter Help

Lead counter help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-great company that treats employees well -company that encourages furthering education and self-improvement -good benefits -great pay -free food -they push you towards the next career steps and promotions can happen within months

Cons

Not good for someone who can't stand all day

3.0

Sep 29, 2015

My experience here

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Higher than minimal wage. Flexible hours.

Cons

There are too many guidelines set in place. No one is a perfectionist now.

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