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 1,852 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 (167) , 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 309 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 130 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 87 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 56 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((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 134 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 72 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 58 reviews)); "Upper management is very strict" ((in 32 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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3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(654 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

82% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

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3.0

Aug 23, 2025

Decent job

Line cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, easy to get a raise, insurance, 401k and overall easy job to do. (Mostly m)

Cons

Micromanaging, dealing with unrealistic expectations and demands from management and higher levels CONSTANTLY

Panda Restaurant Group Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your years of service with Panda. We’re glad you’ve found value in the pay, benefits, and growth opportunities, and we also recognize the challenges you’ve raised around expectations and management practices. We encourage you to share more about your experience through our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

4.0

Aug 23, 2025

Panda Express - Kitchen Team

Kitchen team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and benefits, promoted within, friendly environment.

Cons

Poor management, taken advantage of.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

10mo

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and for being part of the Panda team. It’s great to know you’ve enjoyed the pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement, and we also take note of your concerns around management and fair treatment. If you’d like to provide more details, we welcome you to share through our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

3.0

Aug 22, 2025

It's good pay for fast food

Kitchen help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Discipline Free food while working

Cons

Getting promotions is hard Short staffed

Panda Restaurant Group Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for being part of Panda. We’re glad to hear you value the pay, discipline, and meals, and we also appreciate your feedback on promotions and staffing.

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