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

Apr 17, 2025

terrible

Line cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

benefits, working as a team, plenty of hours

Cons

strict, hard to take off for work, raises are close to non existent

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review and for being part of the Panda team. We’re glad to hear you valued the benefits, teamwork, and steady hours during your time with us. We know each associate’s experience is unique, and we appreciate your feedback — it helps us continue to grow and improve. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!

4.0

Apr 16, 2025

Hectic but good for pay

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for a food service job

Cons

Very busy, very hectic, management was a bit all over the place while I was there

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! We’re happy you found the pay competitive and appreciate your hard work during busy shifts. Wishing you continued success and thank you again for being part of our Panda journey!

4.0

Apr 16, 2025

Good

Chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work nice

Cons

Long hours too long work

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with Panda! We're glad to hear you find it a good place to work. We truly appreciate the dedication and hard work you bring every day. Your feedback is important to us as we continue to find ways to support our associates and promote a healthy work-life balance.

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Jobs at Panda Restaurant Group

Restaurant Kitchen Help