employer cover photo
employer logo

Panda Express reviews

3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(5,255 total reviews)
avatar

Andrew and Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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
4.0
Oct 27, 2023

Keeping Management was an Issue, but Overall Good

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people were generally great, and my coworkers kept it fun. I liked the organization and clear processes.

Cons

Very strict dress code. Always look like you're doing something (or pretend like you are doing something). Our store couldn't keep a manager for more than 3 months.

3.0
Oct 12, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good living wage, flexible scheduling, good break times, reasonable hours per week.

Cons

Greedy higher ups, flakey coworkers, underpaid for amount of work expected, understaffed frequently, unreal expectations for workplace environment, exhausting.

3.0
Oct 2, 2023

General review

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Job Stability and Growth: Opportunities to grow within the company. Flexible Schedules: Work schedule flexibility. Employee Discounts: Discounts on food and other perks. Skill Development: Learn important skills like time management and teamwork. Diverse Work Environment: Work with people from various backgrounds. Career Growth Potential: Potential for advancement in the foodservice industry.

Cons

Fast-Paced and Demanding: The work environment can be fast-paced and demanding, especially during peak hours. Customer Service Challenges: Dealing with difficult customers or managing high customer expectations can be challenging at times. Work-Life Balance: In some roles, achieving a good work-life balance might be difficult due to varying schedules and potential weekend or evening shifts.

Viewing 154 - 156 of 5,255 Reviews

Glassdoor has 5,398 Panda Express reviews submitted anonymously by Panda Express employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Panda Express is right for you.