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Panda Restaurant Group

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Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,738 total reviews)
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Andrew & Peggy Cherng

82% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,738 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).

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2K reviews
1.0
Sep 29, 2025

Racist

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Easy job, paid meals, health insurance i think

Cons

High expectations for low pay. Expect you to act like a manager and do the work of the manager and jump through hoops of area conferences before you are promoted. And even after all that work - they will pick someone who is Asian with less credentials.

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Panda Restaurant Group Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and the time you spent with Panda. We appreciate your feedback on growth opportunities and expectations, as we continually work to ensure fairness, inclusion, and transparency across all levels of the organization. Your perspective is valuable in helping us strengthen our commitment to equal opportunity and associate development.
1.0
Sep 16, 2025

Criticism Culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free employee meal, pay seems higher than other fast food companies nearby.

Cons

Everything. Especially the culture of constant criticism. They say employees need to be coachable and life long learners, but the way they "coach" feels derogatory. As a new employee (I haven't even worked there a month) I have been talked to in ways that I have never been spoken to in the workplace, all occurring when I made small mistakes that seem normal for a new hire. My managers yell at the cooks. I get reprimanded all day when I'm just trying to learn how to do this job. No one wants to help you learn, they just want you to "get it" and make you feel like not immediately "getting it" is a character flaw. This has been the worst job I have ever had and it is by no means my first job.

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Panda Restaurant Group Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for being open about your perspective. We’re glad you’ve recognized the competitive pay and meal benefits, and we understand your concerns about communication and feedback. At Panda, our goal is to create a learning culture rooted in care and respect, where coaching helps associates grow—not feel discouraged. Your comments are important and will be shared with our teams to help strengthen how we support and develop every member of our Panda family.
1.0
May 3, 2025

Toxic work environment

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fair wage, really nice coworkers.

Cons

Toxic work environment terrible ACO

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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.
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