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?

"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

(1,762 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

Apr 28, 2025

GM reviews

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and competitive pay

Cons

High expectations with tight budgets and plans

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review and for your long-term commitment to Panda. We're glad the benefits and compensation have been valuable to you. We understand that leadership comes with its own unique challenges, and we appreciate all the work our leaders do to deliver great results while supporting their teams!

3.0

Apr 27, 2025

best of the fast foods to work at, terrible management

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good starting pay for every position

Cons

No tips, terrible upper management, set up for failure and undermining behaviour.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Competitive starting pay is something we strive to offer across all positions. We also recognize how vital effective leadership is to creating a positive workplace, and your feedback will be shared with the appropriate teams as we continue working toward that goal.

5.0

Apr 27, 2025

Best Job ever

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get two breaks per shift, eat all the panda express you can imagine and the ability to work in customer service!!

Cons

Sometimes the cook would slice up the chow mien which the customers did not appreciate.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

We love hearing that you had such a great experience—thank you for the kind words! Breaks, good food, and connecting with guests are definitely highlights. And we’ll make sure the chow mein stays just the way our customers like it! Wishing you all the best!

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