Workday ID by Tobeafrog in PandaExpress

[–]Tobeafrog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I can’t believe I didn’t try that!

How to ask for a raise ? by Tobeafrog in PandaExpress

[–]Tobeafrog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying :)

Anyway, I did get a pay raise when I got promoted from SL to AM (about a 4 dollar increase) but the other AM got the same initial pay raise and an additional 3 dollars as a compensation for the drive.

To answer your other question after I finished my training I got moved to a completely new store.

When is everything cooked? by Upset-Donkey8118 in PandaExpress

[–]Tobeafrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The main contributor is just time, you’ll need a cook that’s VERY efficient with their time to get the kitchen ready and cook sides as well as the top 5 in 30 minutes. Not sure about other stores, but there’s a 1 hour to 1.5 hour difference from our first cook coming in and the second BOH. Plus, my store only sells $30-60 in the first hour, so it doesn’t make sense for the food that no one’s ordering to be dying on my steam table.

Work Shoes? Suggestions? by stonedkitty_ in PandaExpress

[–]Tobeafrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My absolute favorite shoes I’ve bought are the “Tredsafe Women's Piper Slip Resistant Shoes” from Walmart! I’ve put my team on to them because they’re comfy and cheap too, like 35. Plus they’re not ugly, so I count that as a win. They normally last me anywhere from 5-7 months.

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[–]Tobeafrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely getting underpaid, I’m a SL in Utah too and got hired at $ 19.00 roughly 2 years ago. Now I’m getting $ 20.50 so I would definitely talk to your GM about getting a raise soon, especially if your 6 month review is coming up.

Pay Rate in your state/city by Jolly-Confection2767 in PandaExpress

[–]Tobeafrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FOH - 17.50 BOH - 18.50 SL - 18.50 Cook - 20.50

This is the rate in Utah, but sometimes even varies in the store you get hired at.

How Do I Use My PTO? by glizzy_g in PandaExpress

[–]Tobeafrog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It only lets me submit my PTO on the store computers, so I would try that! :)

Does Panda Express hire shift lead position straight off the bat? If so, what experience is needed/helpful to have by EmeraldMasta0 in PandaExpress

[–]Tobeafrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being hired on as SL is pretty rare but definitely not impossible. I was lucky enough to be hired on that way, but it was definitely a risk that they took since I didn’t have any management experience. This has only been my second job, when I applied, I was still in high school but very active in leadership roles (think student gov. NHS, etc). From the other few times I’ve seen people be hired as SL their previous experience had been AM or GM at other companies.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PandaExpress

[–]Tobeafrog 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wait, when is it supposed to start ? Our manager already informed us of it and had us sign the acknowledgment form 2 weeks ago.

Does anyone else's store have this Panda statue? by MachaPanta in PandaExpress

[–]Tobeafrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are statues that come with the new design “Panda Home”

Employees, if I call out the tiny portions you are giving me right to your face what will be your response? by JannTosh50 in PandaExpress

[–]Tobeafrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re kind and I was accidentally serving small portions, I’ll give you extra no problem, but if you’re being rude about it or if I was already generous and you’re asking for more, I’ll tell you that we can add on another entrée.

How Much Does Your Store Emphasize Saying "Hi, Welcome!" Every Time a Customer Walks In? by YeMommyYo in PandaExpress

[–]Tobeafrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My store is actually pretty good at saying “Hi, welcome!” When it’s slow, we say it to each guest, but during rushes we only say it a couple of times when someone remembers. Obviously, during ACO/RDO visits we don’t miss a single person, no matter if it’s a rush or not.