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 800 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 456 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 241 reviews)); "My coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 151 reviews))

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

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 414 reviews)); "This section will be for a bad manager" ((in 259 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 197 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 176 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 112 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

Nov 3, 2023

Good job, if you have the right manager

Restaurant associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The job is super simple. Essentially you are just serving food and then making sure the food stays fresh and replace it when it’s old or low. I recommend going for a morning shift because they do less but with the same pay.

Cons

The dishes are very sharp and my store rarely had good gloves. The amount of times my hands have been cut up from working night shift.

2.0

Oct 26, 2023

overworked and underpaid

Restaurant staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

clean environment and is pretty inclusive

Cons

over worked staff being mistreated by higher positions

2.0

Oct 26, 2023

Long hours

Crew member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At least you get free food

Cons

They are really strict on getting donations. Management really pushes you to get higher amount of donations. Portion is a big thing, accidentally gave more than 7 shrimps, and manager told me to fix it infront of customers. Long shifts Manager was strict o

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