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 1,831 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 65% 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 Line Cook , Counter Help and Cashier .

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?

65% 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 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Panda Restaurant Group?

Cook (164) , Shift Leader (98) , General Manager (84) , Front of House (83) , Cashier (73) , Assistant Manager (59) , Line Cook (55) , Counter Help (48) , Kitchen Help (47) , Shift Lead (38) , Server (36) , FOH Team Member (28) , 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 314 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 133 reviews)); "Good operation system and benefit" ((in 85 reviews)); "Last time I was there I made $15 an hour and got free meals." ((in 56 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 54 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 130 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 73 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 62 reviews)); "If you get a bad manager or incompetent it can make your job very difficult." ((in 60 reviews)); "Upper management is very strict" ((in 33 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 , Austin , Arlington

Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,752 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,752 reviews)

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Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,752 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

3.0

Nov 5, 2025

Not the worst thing ever but not the best either

Counter help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Higher pay than other places - Flexible Schedule - Different benefits offered depending on how much you work

Cons

- Especially in LA, the strictness and power imbalance is ridiculous - Favoritism

Panda Restaurant Group Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for highlighting the competitive pay, scheduling flexibility, and benefits. Feedback around consistency, fairness, and leadership approach is important to us and helps guide continued focus on the team member experience. We welcome you to share your experience in further detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

4.0

Nov 5, 2025

Manager will make work heaven or hell

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, easy work, free meal per shift, fast shift due to busyness

Cons

Bad hours, awful management, manager will hate you forever if you miss one shift

Panda Restaurant Group Response

6mo

Thank you for taking the time to share detailed feedback about your experience, including what you value such as pay, flexibility, and team dynamics. We take concerns around scheduling, management practices, food quality, and workplace culture seriously, as they are important to creating a respectful and consistent environment for all team members. We welcome you to share your experience in further detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

3.0

Nov 5, 2025

Great

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

manager, pay was good, very clean

Cons

the breaks were too short

Panda Restaurant Group Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for recognizing the strong management, competitive pay, and clean work environment. Feedback about breaks is valuable and helps inform ongoing evaluations of our team member experience. We welcome you to share your experience in further detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

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