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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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3.0
Nov 2, 2012

Management

Anonymous employee
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Pros

There's really nothing great about working here, except that where I actually work there are a number of good hardworking employees. The pay start is pretty good for a fast food and part time job.

Cons

The worst part about working here if you get lucky, are the managers. They all seem very lazy and always seems to be making up excuses to not help out at the stores. I mean yes they maybe doing managerial stuff but it can't be everyday every hour?! If you are lucky enough to work with any manager here that will actually be at the store everyday that they are scheduled then you got a good working manager. They all seem cool at first but as you continue working you learn that some of the things you are taught to do are actually the WRONG thing to do. So they are hypocrites and not very honest. The schedules are not even flexible and i do not know about all the other stores but the one i work at there are not even enough employees available to cover anyone's shift if they happen to call in sick or can't make it a day. They work your ass off while they get it easy.

5.0
Oct 22, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

This company is focused on corporate culture. Current theme is people development.

Cons

Changes take time to adjust to new culture

1.0
Oct 2, 2012
Recommend
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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.

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