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. 64% 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?

64% 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 316 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 129 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 83 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 56 reviews)); "the free meal is also nice although it gets kind or mondain due to always eating the same food." ((in 55 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Panda Restaurant Group according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and work policies" ((in 132 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 70 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 62 reviews)); "If you get a bad manager or incompetent it can make your job very difficult." ((in 56 reviews)); "Upper management is very strict" ((in 33 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

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Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,756 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

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).

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2K reviews

4.0

Aug 22, 2025

Good place to learn

Genaral manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training, good place to learn.

Cons

No work-life balance, you get promoted based on how you talk, not performance.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback and for recognizing the training and learning opportunities you experienced at Panda. We also value your perspective on work-life balance and promotions, which provides insight into how we can continue to improve.

3.0

Aug 20, 2025

Challenging, good and bad

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It will challenge you to be a better version of yourself. Ownership mindset. Unlimited bonus

Cons

Will challenge you to quit at any given time due to high expectation and limited resources comparing to other big name restaurants.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and highlighting both the growth opportunities and the challenges. We appreciate your perspective on expectations, resources, and scheduling, and feedback like this helps us evaluate where improvements can be made. We welcome you to share your experience in further detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

2.0

Aug 19, 2025

Unrealistic and overwhelming pressure from higher ups

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can get promoted very fast if you work hard enough. Opportunities to meet the founders of the company My associates were fantastic. I was fortunate enough to have had a wonderful team. The guests I often interacted with were an absolute joy to be with. After my time at Panda, I still miss both the guests and my team deeply

Cons

Nothing seems to never be good enough for upper management. At some point in time, they told managers that they specifically want a certain number of BOH/FOH at EVERY STORE. I can understand that for smaller stores but some are larger so more staff is needed. A lot of their priority goes into reducing labor to increase profits. This just burns out our staff members at an accelerated rate without any consideration. Upper management visits the store at random times to check the performance and quality of food and cleanliness. Which is fantastic! Least until they see a small stain by the manager station or dishes piling up during a rush. Then that's marks points off your book and increases your chances of getting write-ups and eventually fired. The company forces all managers, shift leads, etc to listen to the Panda Podcast. Completely unnecessary information but preached constantly as if a cult.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the time you dedicated to Panda. It’s clear you cared deeply about your team and guests, and we’re glad those connections were meaningful to you. We also hear your concerns about leadership expectations, workload, and how feedback is delivered. Your perspective is important, and we’ll continue working to create a more balanced and supportive environment for our managers and associates.

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