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) , Front of House (84) , General Manager (84) , 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?

"pay is above average for typical fast food places and good at developing you to be a better person" ((in 320 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 133 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 83 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 57 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 131 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 70 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 65 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 34 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

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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

4.0

Sep 14, 2025

Pretty good

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people, good core values and people seem to really care

Cons

Lots of pressure and ambiguity, I mean it's a restaurant so emergencies are expected

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience and appreciate the strong values and teamwork at Panda. The fast pace and occasional uncertainty definitely come with the restaurant world, and we value your ability to adapt and lead through those moments. Thank you for your dedication and for helping create a caring, people-first environment.

5.0

Sep 13, 2025

Store Manager Position

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love the great positive work environment that they provide here. They are flexible with my schedule and I love how they care about self development and growth within myself.

Cons

Nothing I love this company

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We’re delighted to hear about your long-term experience and the positive environment you’ve found at Panda! It’s inspiring to see your passion for growth and leadership, and we’re proud that our focus on self-development has supported your journey. Thank you for your dedication and for embodying the values that make Panda such a special place to work.

5.0

Sep 12, 2025

Let’s Go!

Kitchen assistant/líne chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Beautiful Kitchen. Great People. Compassion.

Cons

None. The respect is there.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We’re so happy to hear how much you’re enjoying your experience at Panda! It’s wonderful that you feel supported by your team and take pride in the environment and culture. Thank you for being part of what makes Panda such a great place to work and grow—your positivity and enthusiasm truly stand out!

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