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      Panda Express

      Now known as Panda Restaurant Group

      Engaged Employer

      Panda Express reviews

      3.6

      60% would recommend to a friend

      (5,255 total reviews)
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      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
      5.0
      Nov 17, 2018

      Happy GM

      General manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      All the benefits and the self development. Basically the concept is that they give you a 1.5 million $ store that is yours to run as you please and all they ask in return is that you work on bettering yourself in all the human dimensions and never be satisfied, always aim higher.

      Cons

      Like any corporation there those that are out for only themselves and will step on you to get what they want so you must be strong willed.

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      Panda Express Response
      7y
      We are a people-first organization and are thrilled you love our focus on developing our people into inspirational leaders. We are so grateful to have an GM with such enthusiasm and drive to aim higher. Associates like you are the core of Panda, and contribute to bringing our 2020 Vision alive and in action! Keep up the great work.
      1.0
      Sep 1, 2018

      General manager training

      General manager trainee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Free lunches Competitive pay opportunities

      Cons

      The company is very shallow. They pulled hard working associates off their shift and replaced them with associates they considered more attractive when a big wig was coming to your the location. They are extremely into their core value of health life style and will ask you to commit to losing a certain amount of weight. An example, the water machine was broken and I poured myself some lemonade and the regional manager pulled me aside after our regional meeting and asked me why I was drinking lemonade.

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      Panda Express Response
      7y
      We are grateful for all the hard work you put in as a General Manager in Training. We appreciate your feedback, and want to take the time to address your concerns. When we hear concerns that differ from our core value of respect, we do our best to understand your situation in further detail. If you would like, you’re welcome to share your experience via our confidential online HR portal: www.pandarg.ethicspoint.com, or through our hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053. We are always looking for ways to elevate our associate experience, and will be sharing your concerns with our extended HR team.
      1.0
      Jul 27, 2018

      General manager

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      bonus opportunity if sales good

      Cons

      Many... Unfair pay.... no work & life balance... and unqualified people in high positions with inconsistent standard. They work us like we are factory workers in China all day every day low pay for the workload

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      Panda Express Response
      7y
      The spirit of Panda centers on our people, and we work hard to build a respectful team environment where each of our associates feel appreciated and valued. We apologize for missing the mark on your experience, and want to learn more on how we can improve. You may share via our confidential online HR portal: www.pandarg.ethicspoint.com, or through our hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053. We are always looking for ways to improve, and we take your concerns very seriously.
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