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 1,839 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

Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,760 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 1,760 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

3.0

Jun 6, 2025

Okay job

Kitchen helper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free food great opportunities to advance

Cons

Hard work, they work you every minute.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you value the growth opportunities and on-shift meals. We understand the job can be fast-paced, especially in the kitchen, and appreciate your continued dedication. If you ever want to share more, our *My Voice Matters* hotline at 626-799-9898 x6053 is always open.

5.0

Jun 6, 2025

C

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great working environment and leadership.

Cons

None that I can think of

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying the work environment and leadership—it means a lot to us. If you ever have ideas or feedback to share, our My Voice Matters hotline at 626-799-9898 x6053 is always available.

3.0

Jun 5, 2025

Worst part were the customers

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Easy to learn and do

Cons

- Cashier machine virtually allows for no mistakes (example: if you accidentally hit cash instead of card, customer MUST pay in cash)

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We're glad to hear the role felt easy to learn and get comfortable with. We know working the register can be tricky at times, and we appreciate your adaptability in a fast-paced guest-facing role. If you have more feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out through our confidential My Voice Matters hotline at 626-799-9898 x6053—we’re always listening.

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