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?

"The pay is good and if you need a lot of hours it's easy to get them." ((in 800 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 448 reviews)); "Good benefits which is always good" ((in 255 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 250 reviews)); "My coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 150 reviews))

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

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 418 reviews)); "This section will be for a bad manager" ((in 252 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 201 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 166 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 and inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture and 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 Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

5.0

7 Apr 2024

Goof

Waiter/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very good, well paid salary

Cons

unfriendly, no food provided far

5.0

3 Oct 2022

Great opportunity for students

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Being able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Cons

A bit demanding for high school students.

5.0

10 Jan 2022

Good

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Staff, Time, Balance, Managers, colleagues

Cons

not many that I can think of

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