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

3.0

Sep 8, 2025

Good money

Team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

• Great focus on sanitation and food safety • Fun and welcoming team atmosphere • Learned a lot about customer service and • Fast-paced environment keeps you busy

Cons

• Can get VERY hectic during rush hours • Loud environment isn’t for everyone

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the teamwork, fast-paced energy, and strong focus on food safety at Panda! The hustle during busy hours definitely keeps things exciting, and we appreciate your acknowledgment of both the benefits and challenges that come with that pace. Thanks for recognizing the valuable experience gained in customer service and teamwork—it’s what helps our associates grow and succeed wherever their careers take them.

3.0

Sep 7, 2025

Fast paced, a place to start

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clean, Clear job expectations, Free shift meal.

Cons

Management throws staff under bus, cliquey work environment

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the structure, cleanliness, and team meal benefits at Panda. We also value your feedback about the work environment and leadership—our teams continually strive to create supportive, growth-focused spaces for every associate. Your insights help us keep improving the Panda experience for everyone.

4.0

Sep 7, 2025

Easy and good first job

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Chopped and prepped veggies, served customers - menu is simple, not much to memorize

Cons

- low pay, only good as a temporary job

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear Panda Express has been a great place to gain hands-on skills and connect with guests. Our goal is to make every role—whether part-time or long-term—an opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. We appreciate your feedback and wish you continued success in your career journey!

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