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?

"its good pay and the goal is to get better and grow with this company." ((in 802 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 251 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 143 reviews))

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

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 407 reviews)); "Tiny raises Bad managers A lot of cleaning" ((in 252 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 205 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 178 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

3.0

Sep 22, 2023

Great

Kitchen help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and great food

Cons

Hard work, hot, you will sweat in back

3.0

Sep 22, 2023

Wym

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and good coworkers

Cons

No overtime, and there’s not one store where the air conditioner works in the morning.

5.0

Sep 22, 2023

I love this job and the business and food!

Cook/dishwasher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Is good if full time work Hours are short and longer Teamwork is great Management is good Flexible shift change or switch

Cons

Getting breaks Pay Hours Benefits Shifts

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