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3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(1,871 total reviews)
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Andrew and Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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4.0
Nov 7, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

easy cool fit fast learning good pay competitive

Cons

management bad no room to expand

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Panda Express Response
4y
At Panda, we are an organization focused on continuous learning and improvement. Your feedback gives us valuable insight into elevating our associate work experiences. We are a workplace committed to collaborative and supportive work environments that supports our associates and gives them an opportunity to thrive. Thank you for your feedback so we can do better! ​
3.0
Nov 4, 2021

Panda Express Cook

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

High hourly pay, Friendly environment, Sanitary

Cons

Standing/Working for hours without sitting or taking a break (not too bad)

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Panda Express Response
4y
One of our initiatives is Putting People First, and with our associates at the heart of our organization, we strive to understand your needs and concerns and recognize the importance of breaks. We will be sharing your feedback with our Operations Leadership team to see how we can improve.
1.0
Nov 2, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

there are good things, like the pay its slightly above other restaurants, training and learning is good but kind of military build very strong relationship with your team because of the struggle free food but too greasy to eat everyday learn a lot of financials

Cons

First, productivity is very high, they pay for FOH and BOH should be above 16 for what they are expected to do, considering market, I couldnt be authentic, in fact they told me to be authentic, but told me exactly what I should say..... I am sorry but if the owner say something it felt like he was god to the team, no matter what is good for employees or company, no one has a voice or can share a different opinion because you will have to face long hours of conversation on why you are wrong and you have just to shut up, and say you are grateful for the feedback, Tell them that you agree and you want to grow there forever, nothing different, your voice doesnt matter, how can a company grow like this? you are expected to work 60-70 hours a week without hesitation, clean store until 2 or 3 am very often and short staffed, then make yourself look good, majority of managers I heard hated the job but stayed there because of money, I couldnt sleep, I had to be available 24/7, my mental health couldnt stand it anymore, and yes I am still grateful for having the opportunity but it was just very hard to wake up every day and keep going looking strong

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Panda Express Response
4y
The heart of our organization is our associates. We strive to ensure they are properly trained by our management and welcome each of them with open arms aboard Team Panda. To improve our training initiative, we will be forwarding your feedback to our Ops Management Team. We welcome you to share your experience in further detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053. We look forward to learning more about your experience.​
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