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 1,840 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?

"Alot of hardwork but the pay is good for a first job and you learn alot" ((in 322 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 119 reviews)); "Good benefits for what you do" ((in 84 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 60 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 128 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 74 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 56 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

(1,761 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,761 reviews)

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Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,761 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

May 20, 2025

Horrible place

Cashier/line service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

20% off for associate discounts

Cons

Management was horrible and played favorties.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for your time with Panda. We’re glad you found value in the associate discount. We take concerns about leadership and fairness seriously — every team member deserves a respectful and supportive environment. Your input will be shared with the appropriate teams.

1.0

May 20, 2025

Management is untouchable

Kitchen staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The wage they pay is higher than most.

Cons

The managers are allowed to do whatever they want. The amount of completely illegal and crazy things that I saw while working there is way too high. First and foremost, the general manager at the location I worked at (Hixson, TN) hired her best friend and her brother. Her best friend was paid way more than everyone else and got away with doing bare minimum and leaving her work for everyone else. Her brother had a huge ego and spoke down on everyone, he was promoted to shift lead and eventually to manager. He would throw fits, scream, cuss, and slam things around. He never got in trouble for any of these things. I put in an HR report and was eventually fired in retaliation. They do not care about your there at all. Another thing that I saw in the Chattanooga, Hixson, Cleveland area was that the male managers were hiring young teenage girls and promoting them to managers even when they were not qualified they had very inappropriate and odd relationships with these young girls. The whole group needs to be fired and replaced.

4.0

May 19, 2025

Pretty good

Server/waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay for a fast food restaurant

Cons

Can be heretic at times Enjoyment largely dependent on who your boss is

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review and for being part of the Panda family. We’re glad to hear you found the pay competitive and appreciated your time with us. We understand that the work environment can feel fast-paced, and we recognize how important leadership is in shaping the overall experience. Your feedback is valuable as we continue working to create a supportive and consistent atmosphere across all locations.

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Jobs at Panda Restaurant Group

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