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 816 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 439 reviews)); "Good benefits which is always good" ((in 258 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 248 reviews)); "My coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 147 reviews))

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

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 411 reviews)); "Tiny raises Bad managers A lot of cleaning" ((in 254 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 207 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 173 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 107 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

Dec 27, 2016

Work hard, and then what.

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay can be good, sometimes.

Cons

Work life balance, slave labor, customers, smell like food everyday, upper management talking down to you.

3.0

Nov 27, 2016

Panda Express

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Free employee meal - Consistent work schedule - They are true to their values

Cons

- Almost impossible to request a day off - If you are sick do not expect your manager to allow you to go home - High employee turnover rate - Old fashioned management style

2.0

Nov 26, 2016

Expect to have no life

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will learn a lot from working here. The company helps you to grow.

Cons

I have no life after working here, and do expect a lot of heavy duty work.

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