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 317 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 136 reviews)); "Paid well had good benefits" ((in 82 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 57 reviews)); "Last time I was there I made $15 an hour and got free meals." ((in 53 reviews))

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

"Bad management and work policies" ((in 132 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 70 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 60 reviews)); "If you get a bad manager or incompetent it can make your job very difficult." ((in 59 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 , 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

2.0

Jul 15, 2025

REDUNDANT paperwork, NO SUPPORT from Area Manager & CLIQUES environment

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits such as medical, dental, 401k

Cons

The area managers make LOTS OF DEMAND, pictures, paperwork while NOT HELPING WITH THE OPERATION making it hard for the store managers and associates to do their job which resulted LOTS OF TURNOVER.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad you found value in the benefits we offer and appreciate your honest feedback about leadership expectations and operational demands. Insights like yours help us better understand how we can support our teams and refine our processes moving forward.

4.0

Jul 14, 2025

Challenging yet rewarding

Back of house team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High pay (for me it was 17 dollars an hour), open communication with management, free food and drinks, great team environment, and high pace situations

Cons

Often on your own, lunch rushes can often put you in a backpedal which can be extremely stressful, cleaning is tedious and draining, certain resources such as cleaning gloves can easily break if not careful and take a long time to order a new one,

Panda Restaurant Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the pay, communication with leadership, and the positive team environment, as those are key parts of what we aim to provide. We also appreciate your honesty about the challenges with staffing, the pace during rushes, and resources — feedback like this helps us continue improving the associate experience. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter, and thank you for being part of the Panda family!

2.0

Jul 13, 2025

Alright

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

We would get bonuses but only if the store did well.

Cons

They make it as complicated as humanly possible to climb up the ladder. Upper management were mostly Asian, no diversity. Stores were incredibly understaffed.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

11mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your years with Panda. It’s helpful to hear that bonus opportunities have been meaningful to you, and we take your feedback on growth, staffing, and diversity seriously as we continue working to build a more supportive and inclusive environment for all associates. 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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