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 1,850 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 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Panda Restaurant Group?

Cook (166) , Shift Leader (98) , General Manager (85) , Front of House (84) , Cashier (73) , Assistant Manager (59) , Line Cook (55) , Counter Help (48) , Kitchen Help (48) , Shift Lead (39) , Server (37) , FOH Team Member (29) , Panda Express - Counter Help (29) , 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 316 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 126 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 87 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 59 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 57 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 75 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 63 reviews)); "If you get a bad manager or incompetent it can make your job very difficult." ((in 57 reviews)); "Upper management is very strict" ((in 37 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

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Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,771 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

82% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,771 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

3.0

Mar 6, 2025

Work environment

Shift supervisor

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

they give you more hours after you work enough hours for a certain time and got familiar with the tasks very well.

Cons

Biased Management .Toxic environment at some stores

Panda Restaurant Group Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad you appreciate the opportunity to earn more hours over time. We take concerns about management and workplace environment seriously and will strive a more positive experience for all employees. If you would like, you can also share your experience in detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053. Your feedback is valuable to us!

4.0

Mar 6, 2025

good

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay, good team, and lovely vibe

Cons

hard work, very busy during specific hours

Panda Restaurant Group Response

We appreciate your feedback! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the pay, team, and atmosphere. We know peak hours can be demanding, and we truly value the effort you put in. Best of luck in your future endeavors!

5.0

Mar 6, 2025

Great coworkers, work environment, pay, and employee benefits

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, you get to eat for free, easy to talk to supervisors. Coworkers held to a high standard, makes communicating and working efficiently easier.

Cons

A lot of rules and standards implemented regularly.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

Thanks for your review! We're glad you enjoy the pay, benefits, and strong team environment. If you would like, you can also share your experience in detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053. Keep up the great work!

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