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 28, 2025

Decent work environment

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team was very helpful as a high school student working part time

Cons

Upper management very uptight but didn’t see them much

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for being part of the Panda team. We’re glad to hear your store team was supportive and created a positive environment for you while balancing school. We appreciate your perspective on leadership and will keep feedback like this in mind as we continue to strengthen our management approach across all locations.

1.0

Sep 27, 2025

Work at Panda

Front of house staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Getting a free meal when working

Cons

Unhealthy Environment that’s driving employees out, inefficient management, manager’s demanding attitude, lack of training for new employees.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We value the dedication of our associates and take feedback about training and work culture seriously as we continue working to create a positive and supportive environment. If you’re open to sharing more details about your experience, please reach out through our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline at 626-799-9898 x6053 so we can better understand and address your concerns.

5.0

Sep 26, 2025

Average Company

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible, nice people to work with

Cons

low pay, can get overwhelming

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We appreciate you sharing your perspective and are glad to hear you enjoyed the flexibility and teamwork during your time at Panda. Your insights about pay and workload are helpful as we continue to review ways to enhance the overall experience for our associates. Thanks again for being part of the Panda family.

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