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      Panda Express

      Now known as Panda Restaurant Group

      Engaged Employer

      Panda Express reviews

      3.6

      60% would recommend to a friend

      (5,255 total reviews)
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      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 Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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      Reviews by job title

      5K reviews
      5.0
      Aug 3, 2014

      Sweatshop mentality

      General manager of operations
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Values have some merit and can change the way you live life both professionally and personally.

      Cons

      Zero work life balance. Penny wise mentality leaves you with minimal staff to support business and you will work like a laborer to meet demand. Company mentality is to bring young inexperienced people into the business because they are easier to manipulate. The premise is that they bring fresh new ideas but the reality is that they are easily brainwashed into the cult like culture. Typical staff of fast food industry with young or uneducated unskilled labor will leave you with regular need to fill in for associates who call in because they hate their jobs too. You will end up working as a cook, dishwasher or FOH associate on a regular basis. If you are not Asian forget about any chance of advancement past ACO.

      1.0
      Jun 16, 2010

      Not as good the Orange Chicken

      Support staff
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Fast growing Largest Asian fast food chain Challenged to learn about yourself and leadership

      Cons

      - Authoritative leadership practiced by tenured leaders (similar to founder) - Difference in opinions, cultures and experiences not valued - "My way or the highway" is seen alot in day to day interactions - If you disagree you are labeled as having bad mindset - Company has a great set of values - but unfortunately not many practice them - You are pressured to pay for leadership training that if not taken you are publicly criticized - If you do not follow your leader blindly you are seen as not being a team player - Many associates work out of fear (especially now with recession) of losing their jobs and lack of opportunities

      1.0
      Feb 8, 2025

      Just the interview process, NO!

      Assistant manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Sounds decent job and pay wise

      Cons

      Work life balance, difficult to have a good one when you’re working too many hours. Poor interview process for those applying for management spots.

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