employer cover photo
employer logo

Terrible management - Kitchen Staff Panda Express Employee Review

1.0
5 Jul 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay is okay. Starting at $10.

Cons

The manager was not an inviting person at all and stared at me while working the majority of my shift. There is a 3-5 shift trial period which makes no sense because who can show their best work while still learning the job? He would critique every thing I would do from wiping table and sweeping to yelling welcome when guest arrived. My last few shifts I made sure to watch and listen to everyone else working and NO ONE yelled welcome or thank you every time, so why is he on my back? He said throughout the 5 day trial I only gave 30% which is an extreme exaggeration because only giving 30% means that I just clocked in and did nothing the rest of my shift. I am the type of person where if I am getting paid to do a job, I’m going to do it. What surprised me the most was that my last shift I was told “you’ll fit right in with the Panda culture” but now I’m being told that I only showed 30%.

avatar
Panda Express Response
6y
At Panda, we are deeply rooted in our people and strive to set them up with the tools they need to grow in their careers. We are sorry for missing the mark on your experience. We want to thank you for all the hard work you contributed to team Panda and will be forwarding your feedback with our HR team to see how we can improve our benefits and growth initiatives.

Explore other reviews about Panda Express

5.0
16 Feb 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

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

Cons

Work Life Balance is something you have to strive for but we have recognized need for growth in this area and we are striving to make a difference!

3
3.0
19 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fun coworkers, easy, no other pros

Cons

Management changes a lot sometimes

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All