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?

"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

(1,755 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

2.0

Sep 9, 2025

If you value your mental health, I wouldn’t recommend.

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decently flexible scheduling, free food on the clock, 20% discount off the clock.

Cons

-Cult-like atmosphere. You’re expected to be obsessed with the company and any criticism, no matter how valid, is HIGHLY frowned upon and will get you in trouble. -Strange scolding and “shaming” in place of normal write ups (not sure if this was just my location, but it’s genuinely giving “strict parents who regularly remind you that you’re a disappointment”). -Like everywhere else in the U.S., HR does not care about you. They tell you that you can go to them to resolve conflicts, but they genuinely do nothing at all to remedy negative situations. -Absurd amounts of pressure from higher ups, resulting in stressful and negative environments.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad you appreciated the scheduling flexibility and meal benefits, and we understand your concerns about workplace culture and communication. Panda strives to foster an environment built on respect, growth, and care, and feedback like yours helps us continue improving how we support our associates and leaders across all locations.

2.0

Sep 9, 2025

Ok

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays honestly really good tbh Bond w coworkers

Cons

Short breaks Low staff Strict management

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience and are glad to hear you enjoyed the pay and the connections you built with your team. We understand that a busy environment and limited breaks can be challenging, and we value your feedback as we continue working to create a balanced and supportive workplace for all our associates.

3.0

Sep 9, 2025

Good experience but management can be annoying

Boh team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good coworkers, and the kitchen is kept clean

Cons

Management sometimes gets on your case for the smallest things

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with your team and appreciated the clean, well-maintained kitchen environment. Attention to detail is something we take seriously, and we value your feedback about management communication—it helps us strengthen how we support and guide our associates. Thank you for sharing your perspective and for being part of the Panda family.

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