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 814 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 433 reviews)); "Good benefits which is always good" ((in 248 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 242 reviews)); "Great atmosphere and coworkers." ((in 158 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 244 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 206 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 174 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 109 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

5.0

Sep 26, 2023

amazing!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

amazing people, flexible schedules, fun environment, benefits

Cons

there are no downsides to working at panda express

4.0

Sep 26, 2023

Ability to grow

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You have the ability to move within the company. They are pretty good about giving raises yearly (at least the store I was at).

Cons

It can be difficult to have consistant days off. The schedule can change at any point.

4.0

Sep 26, 2023

Shift Leader at Panda Express

Shift leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free Meals, Medical, dental, 401k

Cons

Tired works, fast paced, stay busy

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Jobs at Panda Express

Restaurant Crew Member

Restaurant Service and Kitchen Team