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 1,841 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 3.7 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 (29) , 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 321 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 127 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 78 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 57 reviews)); "the free meal is also nice although it gets kind or mondain due to always eating the same food." ((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 131 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 69 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 51 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?

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Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,762 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 1,762 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

Oct 7, 2025

its alr

Foh

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- pays decently well - super easy

Cons

- degrading - most managers suck - boring

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

It’s good to hear you find the work manageable and the pay fair in your role. We appreciate your honesty about your experience with management and culture—your feedback helps us identify where additional support and leadership development are needed. If you’d like to share more details, please reach out through our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline at 626-799-9898 x6053.

3.0

Oct 6, 2025

FOH

Foh team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Decent industry pay - Bonus opportunities -Flexible scheduling sometimes -Room for advancement - Free/discounted meals

Cons

-Fast-paced, stressful environment -Management inconsistency -Long hours on feet - Weak work/life balance - Pressure to hit targets

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We appreciate you taking the time to reflect on your three years in Germantown and share both the positives and challenges. It’s great to hear you valued the pay, advancement potential, and meal benefits. Your feedback about management consistency and work-life balance is helpful as we continue focusing on ways to make the experience more sustainable and supportive for our associates.

3.0

Oct 6, 2025

Great as first job

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing coworkers and great felxibility

Cons

Rush hours and limited lunch break

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

It’s great hearing that you’ve had a positive experience with your team in Salinas and that the flexibility has worked well for you. We know busy rush hours and short breaks can be challenging, and feedback like yours helps us look for ways to better support our associates during peak times. If you’d like to share more, you can reach us through our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline at 626-799-9898 x6053.

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