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 1,835 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 320 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 133 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 83 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 57 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 54 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 131 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 70 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 65 reviews)); "If you get a bad manager or incompetent it can make your job very difficult." ((in 58 reviews)); "Upper management is very strict" ((in 34 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

(1,756 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 1,756 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

5.0

Sep 11, 2025

Great Place to Work!

Front end cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clean restaurant, kind staff, well-made food. Loved working here and being front-facing with the customers. Lots of access to free food, clean work environment, can work your way up with a good attitude and work ethic, good pay.

Cons

Lots of time on your feet, sometimes running drive thru and front end at the same time, a bit understaffed but a good place to work.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience and enjoyed the teamwork, clean environment, and opportunities for growth at Panda! It’s great that you found the role rewarding and took pride in connecting with guests. We appreciate your note about staffing and will continue working to create a balanced, supportive experience for all our associates.

2.0

Sep 11, 2025

Panda express

Kitchen help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work load is easy management is the only problem

Cons

Management needs to improve scheduling

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad you found the workload manageable and the role straightforward. Your feedback about scheduling and management support is appreciated—it helps us continue improving the experience for our teams and ensuring smoother day-to-day operations.

2.0

Sep 10, 2025

different for everyone, depends on you

Foh team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not terrible but not great, can be manageable

Cons

Super busy store, sink or swim, not flexible

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We appreciate you sharing your perspective. It’s great to hear you found aspects of the role manageable, and we understand that the fast pace and scheduling demands can feel intense at times. Each location operates differently, but we’re always working to ensure our teams feel supported and set up for success in every environment.

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