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 1,840 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) , General Manager (85) , Front of House (84) , Cashier (73) , Assistant Manager (59) , Line Cook (55) , Counter Help (48) , Kitchen Help (47) , Shift Lead (38) , Server (37) , 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 319 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 124 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 83 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 56 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 53 reviews))

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

"management is bad and a pain" ((in 133 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 70 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 64 reviews)); "If you get a bad manager or incompetent it can make your job very difficult." ((in 57 reviews)); "Upper management is very strict" ((in 35 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 , Chandler , Austin

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Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,761 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,761 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).

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2K reviews

3.0

Nov 1, 2025

Average

Server/waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free lunch meals, and on time breaks.

Cons

Always short on staff, and stressful work environment.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for being part of our Panda family. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the meal benefits and consistent breaks, and we value your feedback on staffing and the work environment. We wish you continued success in your journey beyond Panda.

3.0

Oct 31, 2025

Poor Management, Great Leads

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free food, Insurance, Independent work, Busy, Good pay

Cons

Lack of proper training, inconsistent management styles, long hours without an option for OT, false hope in the guise of "take development into your own hands"

Panda Restaurant Group Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for being part of our Panda family. We’re glad you value the benefits and pace of the role, and we appreciate your perspective on development and leadership consistency. Your voice matters, and we welcome you to share your experience in further detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053, so we can continue strengthening support for our teams. We wish you continued growth in your Panda journey.

5.0

Oct 30, 2025

nice place to start

Front desk associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I really liked working there well trained

Cons

none the break is short

Panda Restaurant Group Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for being part of our Panda family. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the training and your time with the team. We appreciate your feedback on breaks and will continue striving to enhance the work experience for our associates. We wish you continued success in your journey!

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