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

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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

4.0

Apr 15, 2025

Fun

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture is great, fast paced

Cons

Low staffed at times, gotten better

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the fast-paced environment and positive culture at Panda. We appreciate your note on staffing as well—glad to hear things had improved during your time with us. Wishing you continued success in your journey!

5.0

Apr 15, 2025

Great place to work

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Understanding, communicative, helpful, room to grow

Cons

Hot conditions and small work place without much storage space for your personal items

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you had a positive experience with your team and felt supported in your growth. We appreciate your feedback regarding the work environment and upper management—input like yours helps us identify where we can do better. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!

2.0

Apr 15, 2025

Proceed with caution

Talent acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Compensation is great -Advancement potential if you are "in" (see below)

Cons

Where to start... easiest way to put it: You are working for the Chinese Communist Party. You are either "in" the party or not. If you are "in" then you will have advancement opportunities, praise and comfort. If you are "not in" you will struggle and others won't communicate with you. Leaders in this company lead with and by fear - not empathy and experience. So many people in management level roles who are not trained or ready to be people managers. There is blatant discrimination in their hiring practices (see it all in my role). Egregious agism, prejudice in decision making, and just illegal practices. I don't know how Panda isn't under more scrutiny and have to have a lot of lawsuits against them. Also, take a look at anyone in a Director Level or above in the company - it's 90% Asian or Hispanic. Communication overall is lacking between home office positions and field roles, which makes doing your job that much more difficult. They tout their "amazing culture" but if you peel back some of the layers - it's an ugly one. Do your own research before taking on a role here, unless you are just blinded by the good pay.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re glad to hear you’ve found value in the compensation and see potential for advancement at Panda. We also recognize that each individual’s experience can vary, and your feedback highlights areas where we have opportunities to improve. Panda is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all associates, and we take concerns about culture, leadership, and communication seriously. Feedback like yours helps us reflect and grow as an organization.

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