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

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

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.

3.0

Sep 9, 2025

Decent

Front helper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professionally trained for f&b/customer service job. Potential growth.

Cons

Strict management. Aggressive customers. Busy

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear you’ve gained valuable training and professional development through your time with Panda. We understand the fast pace and customer interactions can be challenging at times, but they also help build strong skills for future growth. We appreciate your commitment and the hard work you bring to our team every day.

4.0

Sep 9, 2025

Overall review

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great food, good people, opportunities to move up.

Cons

Job role is not the only thing youll do, you will be a janitor, server, cook, prepper, and dishwasher, many roles to take on.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food, team culture, and growth opportunities at Panda! We appreciate your perspective on the variety of responsibilities—our goal is to help every associate develop a wide range of skills that can support their career growth. Thank you also for the feedback to our leaders; it’s insights like yours that help us continue improving the experience for our teams.

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