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 1,834 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 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?

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 (165) , 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 318 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 127 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 74 reviews)); "Last time I was there I made $15 an hour and got free meals." ((in 58 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 is bad and a pain" ((in 134 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 68 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 64 reviews)); "If you get a bad manager or incompetent it can make your job very difficult." ((in 55 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 , Austin , Arlington

Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,755 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,755 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

4.0

Sep 30, 2025

Good first job

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They’ll work with your schedule as a student

Cons

Can get very busy during rush hour times.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Your feedback means a lot, and we’re glad to know your time at Panda offered flexibility while balancing school. We value your contribution to the team and wish you continued success in your future goals

1.0

Sep 29, 2025

Racist

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

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.

3.0

Sep 29, 2025

not bad

Shift leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good benefits, & co workers.

Cons

toxic work culture , super culty company.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thanks for sharing your feedback and for being part of the Panda team, even for a short time. We’re glad you enjoyed the benefits and your coworkers, and we appreciate your honesty about the work culture. Insights like yours help us continue improving how we support and engage our associates across all levels.

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