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 808 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 439 reviews)); "Good benefits which is always good" ((in 243 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 242 reviews)); "Great atmosphere and coworkers." ((in 155 reviews))

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

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 398 reviews)); "Tiny raises Bad managers A lot of cleaning" ((in 254 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 208 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 180 reviews)); "Upper Management does not care" ((in 109 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (5,255 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Jul 14, 2023

Long hours, full of political

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Better than most fast food restaurants

Cons

Boss request too much from a GM. So much political. 90 precentangr of supervisors are asians.

4.0

Jul 14, 2023

Chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

decent pay free food fast paced fun

Cons

long hours hard labor have to be a people person

4.0

Jul 12, 2023

UCI Panda Express

Panda express employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible schedule and is great for the first job.

Cons

Not much opportunity for growth, very stagnant.

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