Panda Express Operations Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Panda Express.
Panda Express
Shift Leader
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
I applied online and then attended interviews at three different Panda Express locations and a job fair. I was interviewed for roles from entry-level up to assistant manager, including Cook and Shift Leader. Unfortunately, I was turned down for all of them, despite having strong food service, customer service, and management experience, and presenting professionally. It felt like the interviewers weren't really listening to my answers and were just going through the motions. I found their interview style to be quite strange.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What valuable lessons have you learned from your previous management roles?
Panda Express
Shift Leader
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
They ask if you know Panda's values and what they are. Depending on the manager, they might ask you to show how to cook something from the menu. They also ask why you want the position and what you would do if you got it.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What are Panda's mission values?
- Can you show me how to cook an item on the menu?
- Why are you interested in this position?
Panda Express
Shift Supervisor
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
It tooks two weeks for them to email me back. Then they requested a face to face interview, then I got an email for a job offer, trained for a few days and then they transferred me to my store.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What was the most stressful situation you've dealt with?
Panda Express Operations Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Panda Express interview reports.
“What are Panda's mission values?”
Read reports →“Can you show me how to cook an item on the menu?”
Read reports →“What do you like to do in your free time outside of school?”
Read reports →“What was the most stressful situation you've dealt with?”
Read reports →“What valuable lessons have you learned from your previous management roles?”
Read report →“What are your plans for this role?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in this position?”
Read report →“Can you share your background and experience, and explain your motivation for joining our company?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Panda Express interview reports.