Does Panda Restaurant Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Panda Restaurant Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Panda Restaurant Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Panda Restaurant Group?

64% of Panda Restaurant Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Panda Restaurant Group 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Panda Restaurant Group?

Cook (165) , Shift Leader (98) , Front of House (84) , General Manager (84) , Cashier (73) , Assistant Manager (59) , Line Cook (55) , Counter Help (48) , Kitchen Help (47) , Shift Lead (38) , Server (36) , FOH Team Member (28) , Panda Express - Counter Help (28) , Team Member (27) , Manager (26)

What are the pros of working at Panda Restaurant Group according to real employee reviews?

"pay is above average for typical fast food places and good at developing you to be a better person" ((in 309 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 135 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 78 reviews)); "Last time I was there I made $15 an hour and got free meals." ((in 57 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 56 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Panda Restaurant Group according to real employee reviews?

"Management can be poor and difficult to work with" ((in 128 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 75 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 63 reviews)); "If you get a bad manager or incompetent it can make your job very difficult." ((in 56 reviews)); "Upper management are basically required to be available at anytime." ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about Panda Restaurant Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Panda Restaurant Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at Panda Restaurant Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Panda Restaurant Group locations?

Rosemead , Los Angeles , Houston , Las Vegas , Chicago , Dallas , San Jose , Atlanta , Sacramento , San Diego , Orlando , New York , Fort Worth , El Paso , Irvine , Pasadena , Jacksonville , Salt Lake City , Kansas City , Phoenix , Indianapolis , Fresno , Virginia Beach , Southlake , San Antonio , Long Beach , Tallahassee , Richmond , Austin , Arlington

Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,758 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,758 reviews)

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Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,758 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Panda Restaurant Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Dec 20, 2025

Super tired

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

• Competitive pay for the industry. • Strong training programs for new staff. • Leadership development opportunities offered frequently. • Clear expectations and structured systems. • Many opportunities to learn every position.

Cons

• High performance standards feel unrealistic sometimes. • General Managers expected to work 50 hours weekly. • Managers required to cover every position regularly. • Limited work-life balance, many long shifts. • Physical strain from repetitive tasks, wrist injuries. • Pressure from ACO can feel overwhelming. • Management style and discipline can feel biased.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

5mo

We appreciate you taking the time to share an honest and comprehensive review. It’s encouraging to hear that our training, leadership development, and structured systems have been meaningful, while your insights around workload, balance, and managerial expectations provide important perspective. Feedback like this helps inform how we continue evolving support for our leaders and teams.

5.0

Dec 20, 2025

Great company overall

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Long days are long, short days are short. Tasks are well laid out

Cons

Scrubbing toilets isnt fun for me

Panda Restaurant Group Response

5mo

Thank you for your thoughtful review and continued support. We’re happy to hear the clear task structure helped make each shift more manageable. We appreciate your encouragement and the time you spent contributing to the Panda community.

4.0

Dec 16, 2025

ok

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free meals good team members

Cons

long work hours big rushes

Panda Restaurant Group Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the team environment and employee meals. We appreciate the feedback around scheduling, rush periods, and teamwork, as these insights help inform how we continue to support our associates and leaders.

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