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?

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

(1,762 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,762 reviews)

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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

May 5, 2025

Pay

Boh team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good staring job to gain experience

Cons

Long work hours depending on location

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for being part of the Panda team and for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear Panda has been a valuable starting point for you. We appreciate your feedback on scheduling, as work-life balance is important to us. Your input will be shared with the appropriate teams.

1.0

May 3, 2025

Toxic work environment

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair wage, really nice coworkers.

Cons

Toxic work environment terrible ACO

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for your many years of dedication and leadership at Panda. We're grateful for your commitment to building a strong team and for living out our core values. We appreciate your feedback regarding upper leadership and communication, and we recognize how important these elements are to creating a positive work environment. Your feedback around leadership and communication has been noted and will be shared with the appropriate teams as we continue to improve the associate experience. Wishing you all the best moving forward.

2.0

May 3, 2025

worst employer

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly coworkers , good customers, etc

Cons

very discriminatory toward non-citizen by employers

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you've had a positive experience with your coworkers and guests. We take concerns around discrimination very seriously. At Panda, we are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all associates, regardless of background or citizenship status. If you're currently an associate and would like to share more about your experience, we encourage you to reach out to our My Voice Matters hotline at 626-799-9898 x6053.

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