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 1,842 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 (39) , 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?

"Alot of hardwork but the pay is good for a first job and you learn alot" ((in 310 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 126 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 84 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 59 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((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 127 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 74 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 62 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

Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,763 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,763 reviews)

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Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,763 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

1.0

Sep 27, 2025

Work at Panda

Front of house staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Getting a free meal when working

Cons

Unhealthy Environment that’s driving employees out, inefficient management, manager’s demanding attitude, lack of training for new employees.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We value the dedication of our associates and take feedback about training and work culture seriously as we continue working to create a positive and supportive environment. If you’re open to sharing more details about your experience, please reach out through our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline at 626-799-9898 x6053 so we can better understand and address your concerns.

5.0

Sep 26, 2025

Average Company

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible, nice people to work with

Cons

low pay, can get overwhelming

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We appreciate you sharing your perspective and are glad to hear you enjoyed the flexibility and teamwork during your time at Panda. Your insights about pay and workload are helpful as we continue to review ways to enhance the overall experience for our associates. Thanks again for being part of the Panda family.

3.0

Sep 24, 2025

It’s ok

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Flexible hours Free meals

Cons

Bad management Strict policies Lost of turnover

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for the years you spent with Panda. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the pay, flexibility, and meals. Your feedback about management and workplace culture is important, and we’ll continue working to strengthen leadership support and team connection across all locations.

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