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Panda Restaurant Group

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Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,756 total reviews)
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Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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).

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2K reviews
3.0
Aug 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This is a great place if you want to progress in food service. Learned food safety and sanitation Learned to multitask and manage time efficiently Kitchen experience Free food Great training

Cons

Strict management and training Non existent HR and upper management pacts

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Panda Restaurant Group Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with Panda. We’re glad to hear the training and kitchen skills you gained were valuable, and we also recognize your feedback about management and support. We’ll continue striving to live up to the culture and values we promote so that all associates feel heard and supported.
5.0
Aug 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, free employee meal

Cons

Hard job, bad customer engagement

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Panda Restaurant Group Response
9mo
Thank you for your review and for being part of the Panda family! We’re glad you enjoy the pay and meals, and we appreciate your honesty about the challenges of the role. Your feedback helps us continue working toward a better experience for both our guests and our associates.
2.0
Aug 15, 2025

Eh

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, store associates are always nice

Cons

Little work-life balance for managers, expected to be on call 24/7

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Panda Restaurant Group Response
9mo
Thank you for your many years with Panda and for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the team environment and flexibility, and we understand the concerns around work-life balance in a management role. We’ll continue working on ways to better support our leaders while maintaining the culture that makes Panda special. We welcome you to share your experience in further detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.
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