Is Panda Restaurant Group a good company to work for?

Panda Restaurant Group has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,837 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Panda Restaurant Group to a friend and 54% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Panda Restaurant Group have been left by employees working as Kitchen Team Member , Line Cook and Counter Help .

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 improved by 3% over the last 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

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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

4.0

Dec 14, 2025

Pretty good experience

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice team and managers. It was busy but fun, and I liked the step by step workflow

Cons

The pay was low and I got fat (too many high calorie food)

Panda Restaurant Group Response

6mo

Sounds like you had a lively and memorable experience—busy shifts, a great team, and a workflow that kept things moving and fun. We appreciate you calling out the supportive managers and clear structure, and your honesty about the temptations that come with working around great food definitely made us smile.

4.0

Dec 14, 2025

Challenging and rewarding

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Constantly driven to grow and improve -Health insurance and 401k benefits

Cons

-Stressful -Micromanaging from higher ups -Can be exhausting if you're not dedicated to staying in the company

Panda Restaurant Group Response

6mo

It’s great to hear how your time with Panda has been both rewarding and growth-driven, especially over such a long tenure. Your commitment to continuous improvement and the value you see in the benefits and development opportunities really stand out, and we appreciate you sharing a thoughtful perspective on the demands that come with leadership roles.

5.0

Dec 12, 2025

Great Starter Job

Kitchen help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

*Branch was willing to accommodate to school schedule * Great work environment with everyone getting along * Easy to promote if willing to put the time and effort

Cons

* Super strict on rules

Panda Restaurant Group Response

6mo

It’s great to hear that your location supported your school schedule and provided a positive, team-oriented environment! We’re glad the opportunities for growth and promotion stood out, and we appreciate your perspective on structure and standards as part of the experience.

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