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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2.0

Jul 9, 2025

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Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Free meal for all employee. -20% discounts for all employees. -Good 401k. -Good opportunities if you got into a good store, if not, Goodluck.

Cons

-Loads of work. stressful. -No teamwork. -they give you a very low or sometimes no Raise even after you did everything. -Very low PTO hours. -No sick leave hours. -No bonus for regular employees.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you value the benefits and growth opportunities at Panda, and we appreciate your feedback on workload, teamwork, and recognition, as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We welcome you to share your experience in further detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

2.0

Jul 9, 2025

Disappointed

Boh team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent wages, flexibility, room for advancement.

Cons

Cult like culture, inadequate leadership at store level, HR will ignore serious claims against leadership, leadership will avoid timely and fair wage increases.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your honest perspective. It’s great to hear you value the wages, flexibility, and advancement opportunities, and your feedback on culture, leadership, and adherence to core values is important as we work to ensure a consistent and positive experience for all associates. We welcome you to share your experience in further detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

5.0

Jul 9, 2025

I like to work got Panda express

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very good Compensation and people develop company

Cons

maybe the Acknowledgement for Associate more

Panda Restaurant Group Response

It’s inspiring to hear from a longtime member of the Panda family! We’re glad you value the compensation and development opportunities, and we appreciate your thoughts on recognition and connection — feedback like this helps us continue growing as a people-first company.

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