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 829 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 444 reviews)); "Good benefits which is always good" ((in 259 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 242 reviews)); "My coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 144 reviews))

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

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 408 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 198 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

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

1.0

Jul 12, 2023

Racist

Shift leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay.Tons of Hours. Opportunity for growth.

Cons

Racist. Emotional distress. Slaved/Over-Worked. Always “under-staffed”. Customers act crazy at Panda Express (I have no clue why)

1.0

Jul 11, 2023

Hard work

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good if you want to put in the work.

Cons

A lot of hard manual labor. Working almost everyday. Cult like company structure. Constantly in classes and praising higher ups and worshipping company.

3.0

Jun 6, 2023

Evaluating the Working Experience at Panda Express: Pros and Cons

Restaurant general manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a Restaurant General Manager at Panda Express, the experience includes the benefits of an established brand with customer attraction and recognition, comprehensive operational support, potential growth opportunities within the company, and competitive compensation packages for Restaurant General Managers.

Cons

As a Restaurant General Manager at Panda Express, the experience can involve a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision-making and handling high volumes of customers, along with long hours to ensure smooth operations, challenges in staffing due to high turnover rates in the industry, and the pressure to meet sales targets, maintain profitability, and uphold quality standards.

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