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 822 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 454 reviews)); "Good benefits which is always good" ((in 249 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 239 reviews)); "My coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 142 reviews))

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

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 408 reviews)); "This section will be for a bad manager" ((in 257 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 203 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 173 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 106 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 12, 2014

C+

Counter help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good starting pay flexible scheduling sufficient training

Cons

Very tiring work A lot of cleaning arrogant manager hours are long feels like forever until you go home

1.0

Jun 10, 2014

Over Worked

Counter help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free Food, As much as you can eat. Fair pay for high school students.

Cons

Management was terrible. Everyone talked about each other. If you stop taking extra shifts they cut down your hours. At least at mine.

2.0

Jun 9, 2014

Started off great, management has slacked and store is deteriorating.

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun co-workers! Fun environment. Has it's perks at times but mostly cons.

Cons

No help during rush hours, manager never orders items, and the higher your position the lazier people are.

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