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 822 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 249 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 239 reviews)); "My coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 142 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 257 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 203 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 173 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 106 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

Oct 11, 2018

Server and cashier

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for the industry, cost of food helps prevent less pleasant customers.

Cons

High pressure sales for donations to each and every customer followed by required several rings on loud bell for every donation. Heavy turn over and frequent no shows from employees. Managers who do not want to manage employees for fear of more turn over.

4.0

Aug 22, 2018

Great first job, can do better for Career

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free employee meal great starting wage

Cons

a lot of favoritism your wage will most likely stay really close to minimum wage as Panda won't give you a raise when minimum increases. Example: if you start at $10.00, get a raise to $10:50 after 6 months, $11:00 another 6 months. In January min. wage goes to $11.00, you'll still be at $11:00 even after working there for a year.

5.0

May 22, 2018

General Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, benefits, lots of opportunities for promotion. Great bonus program, 401k, vacation time, flexibility on hours as long as I fulfill the 45-50hours requirements

Cons

High standard on cleanliness, parking lot needs to be zero gum, no weeds and cigarette butts. Which is great, don’t like dirty stores.

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