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Ok for hourly associates but for managers... not so much - Counter Help Panda Express Employee Review

3.0
Dec 20, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay in comparison to most fast food restaurants, free lunch, easy to move up if you're a good employee and let your manager know of your interest, tuition assistance for managers regardless of major

Cons

Constantly managers from other stores/upper management coming in and changing the rules. One tells you to do X, then another comes in and yells at you for doing X. The hours can be intense (double shifts 2 days in a row). No work/life balance for managers (one of the main reason why I left. I want to move up in a company but didn't like how Panda treats its managers). Your GM and ACO and make or break your experience. It entirely depends on your area. I started with a great GM and ACO, then transferred to another state with a different ACO and it was HORRIBLE. Lacks consistent training for hourly and salary employees.

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5.0
Feb 16, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of development and investment in managers and team. A lot of personal development and financial opportunity available.

Cons

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3.0
Nov 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fun coworkers, easy, no other pros

Cons

Management changes a lot sometimes

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