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Panda Express reviews

3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(5,255 total reviews)
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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).

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5K reviews
1.0
Oct 2, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Starting pay for GM is $43,000. Slightly above industry average. However, you are selling your soul for a paycheck.

Cons

Very, very long hours. Expected to work 14 hours shifts 4 days a week and only getting 1 day off. Average work hours per week is 60+. expect to work open to close 7 days a week if the owner is visiting your area. Area coaches will work you to death so that he/she will look good in front of the owner/RDO/ZVP. Terrible work environment. Senior management cares about the buttom line and for a company with a core value of people they do not live up to their own value. Often asked to attend classes like Landmark/Creeser on your own expense. If you don't go you will get passed for advancement. When you are transferring to a different store, be prepared to wipe some serious ass.

3.0
Sep 25, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice gym, discounts, plenty of learning opportunities and classes, stock options, 401k, health/dental/vision, team building events, halloween contest, easter celebration, leadership conferences in hawaii, nice coworkers.

Cons

Almost everyone was hired as a temp or contractor at some point. They will evaluate you for a long period of time before they hire you. You have to prove yourself that you're worth it.

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