Question 1

Is Panda Express a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Panda Express has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 5,398 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 60% of employees would recommend working at Panda Express to a friend and 54% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Panda Express have been left by employees working as Kitchen Crew, Part Time Cashier and Restaurant Service and Kitchen Team.

Question 2

Does Panda Express pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Panda Express?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Panda Express?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"The pay is good and if you need a lot of hours it's easy to get them." ((in 804 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 444 reviews)); "Good benefits which is always good" ((in 263 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 245 reviews)); "Great atmosphere and coworkers." ((in 155 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 406 reviews)); "Tiny raises Bad managers A lot of cleaning" ((in 251 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 177 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 105 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Panda Express locations?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles, Houston, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Chicago, San Diego, New York, Dallas, San Antonio, Atlanta, Rosemead, San Jose, Orlando, Portland, Fresno, Austin, Saint Louis, El Paso, Sacramento, Richmond, Tampa, Denver, Seattle, Tucson, San Francisco, Vancouver, Jacksonville, Indianapolis, College Station, Fort Worth

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Great company if looking for a career, can work 50-60 hours per week and is passionate about food service management.

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