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?

"The pay is good and if you need a lot of hours it's easy to get them." ((in 819 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 448 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 245 reviews)); "Great atmosphere and coworkers." ((in 145 reviews))

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

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 412 reviews)); "Tiny raises Bad managers A lot of cleaning" ((in 260 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 202 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 174 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 111 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 11, 2023

Average pay

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Eating there, pay imcreases, flexible schedule

Cons

Managers tend to be very rude

4.0

Sep 10, 2023

Great pay

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and benefits are great

Cons

Work life balance requirements for classes, books, appearance, etc

3.0

Sep 10, 2023

Good money, toxic environment

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The job pays well, and pays overtime :)

Cons

You’re expected to do a lot at once, you only get a ten minute break to eat, and when the store is busy it’s difficult to manage

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