Mission: Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.
Check out how is it like to run a Panda Express from open to close.
Here's how the drive-thru works: A pad near the menu board senses if a car pulls up and alerts the server's headset. A timer starts. The server takes the order via headset and punches it into the POS, which relays it to the team on the hot line, who adds that order to the normal flow of customers.
Our panda paddlers took the lead at the Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival with plenty of support from fellow #OneTeam members.
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About Our Company
Panda Restaurant Group, parent company of Panda Inn, Panda Express and Hibachi-San, is dedicated to creating happiness. Whether through sharing good food with guests or providing opportunities for professional and personal growth with associates, all are embraced in a genuine family environment that is uniquely Panda.
About Panda Express
Founded in 1983, Panda Express remains American’s trusted leader and ambassador of Chinese food and culture. With more than 2,000 stores in the US and 8 countries, Panda Express is America’s largest family-owned Chinese restaurant with over 30,000 associates and over $2 billion in sales.
About Our Culture
Founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng embody the American Dream and are deeply committed to developing associates personally and professionally to make their own American Dream a reality.
In addition to providing opportunities for self-development and professional growth, Panda Restaurant Group fosters a genuine family environment with community-building activities including Dragon Boat Races, Panda Cares charitable events, athletic competitions and fun runs.
Royce Chow - A day in the life of a Regional Director of Operations
Vipul Shah - A day in the life an Area Coach of Operations
Maya Kwong - A day in the life of a Training Leader
Erika Koslen - A day in the life of an Assistant Manager
Our Mission
To deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.
The foundation upon which Panda Restaurant Group operates
Proactive
We identify opportunities for growth and lead others to create the future we envision
Respect/Win-Win
We treat each other with respect and seek “win-win” relationships with guests, business partners and our communities
An extension of our values focused on personal and interpersonal development:
• Healthy Lifestyle
• Continuous Learning
• Developing Others
• Acknowledging Others
Panda Restaurant Group understands that the future of our restaurants can only be as bright as the planet on which they reside, so we’re reducing our carbon footprint and use of natural resources through a number of efforts including commercially compostable packaging, oil recycling and energy-efficient buildings whenever and wherever possible.
Established in 1999, Panda Cares is the philanthropic arm of Panda Restaurant Group. We are committed to serving the communities in which we operate by providing food, funding and volunteer services to underserved children and disaster relief efforts.
Our Mission
Panda Cares brings hope to children in need. Our purpose is to foster the spirit of giving at Panda Restaurant Group by promoting the health and educational needs of underserved children.
Our Impact
Since the inception, Panda Cares has raised $61 Million to support children in our communities and fund worldwide disaster relief.
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I have been working at Panda Express part-time (More than a year)
Pros
Pays $10 starting, chances for bonuses every 4 quarters (back of house gets bonus first and is usually more than front of house, hard work pays off!), free food while on break, 20% associate/family/friend discount
Cons
It's hard work! A lot of heavy lifting and cleaning, multi-tasking is a must when it gets busy, gotta make sure you stretch a lot because your feet and muscles will be hurting at the end of the night
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Application
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Panda Express.
Interview
For open house interviews many interviews are done in groups. Do not be intimidated by other interviewees and do not fade into the background. Be polite when answering questions and make sure you come off as confident but not arrogant.
When meeting with my interviewers (I had two in my group interview) I noticed the interviewees that were smiling and more energetic were more concentrated in. Anyone who looked like they did not want to be there or didn't have any enthusiasm were passed over.
Interview Questions
