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?

"The pay is good and if you need a lot of hours it's easy to get them." ((in 800 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 448 reviews)); "Good benefits which is always good" ((in 255 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 250 reviews)); "My coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 150 reviews))

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

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 418 reviews)); "This section will be for a bad manager" ((in 252 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 201 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 166 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 112 reviews))

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Panda Express

Now known as Panda Restaurant Group

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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

4.0

Jan 8, 2012

Outrageously fun, yet hardworking.

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free food on breaks, great pay hourly and overtime, learn is never-ending, and you get many hours - definitely helpful

Cons

Smell like the food, schedule is difficult to control, lying customers, the lunch and dinner rushes, and kinda stressful

4.0

Jan 2, 2012

It has been a decent experience overall.

Lead counter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free Food. Opportunities for Advancement/ Equal Opportunity to Minorities. Open Environment.

Cons

Few Staff Members. Speed of service to customers. Expectations too high.

4.0

Dec 27, 2011

Served Food

Kitchen help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very easy, you could get bonuses if your manager wants

Cons

long periods of standing, not a lot of people speak english. Clothes smell bad.

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