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 1,835 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

(1,756 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,756 reviews)

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Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,756 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

1.0

Sep 16, 2025

Criticism Culture

Foh counter staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free employee meal, pay seems higher than other fast food companies nearby.

Cons

Everything. Especially the culture of constant criticism. They say employees need to be coachable and life long learners, but the way they "coach" feels derogatory. As a new employee (I haven't even worked there a month) I have been talked to in ways that I have never been spoken to in the workplace, all occurring when I made small mistakes that seem normal for a new hire. My managers yell at the cooks. I get reprimanded all day when I'm just trying to learn how to do this job. No one wants to help you learn, they just want you to "get it" and make you feel like not immediately "getting it" is a character flaw. This has been the worst job I have ever had and it is by no means my first job.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for being open about your perspective. We’re glad you’ve recognized the competitive pay and meal benefits, and we understand your concerns about communication and feedback. At Panda, our goal is to create a learning culture rooted in care and respect, where coaching helps associates grow—not feel discouraged. Your comments are important and will be shared with our teams to help strengthen how we support and develop every member of our Panda family.

4.0

Sep 16, 2025

Good benefits + hard work

Foh associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paid 10 minute breaks, 16/hr, free food every shift, managers are usually good, company does regular checks, lots of room to rise the ranks/ easily can go to $18/hr, PTO and sick hours accumulate, 401k match rate good, if you work hard they will love you.

Cons

Corporate has high expectations, no chance to sit down, can get stressful during rushes, understaffed/high turnover for general employees, aren't supposed to accept tips, schedule can be released really late. Less job stability for people that don't care about the job.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the pay, benefits, and growth opportunities Panda offers, and that you found value in the structure and support provided by your managers. We also appreciate your honest feedback about scheduling and communication—our teams are always working to create smoother operations and a more balanced experience for both associates and leaders. Thank you for recognizing the rewards that come with hard work and dedication!

5.0

Sep 15, 2025

Not bad decent pay

Office cleaner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked here for a few months as a side hustle. Pay was decent people were good and it was overall not bad

Cons

Not many cons, hours weren’t flexible but you would expect that.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We’re happy to hear you’ve had a positive experience and enjoyed the pay, people, and overall work environment! We appreciate your recognition of our team and your understanding around scheduling needs. Thank you for being part of Panda and for sharing your thoughtful feedback—it’s great to know the experience has been rewarding for you.

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