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 1,841 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 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Panda Restaurant Group?

Cook (165) , Shift Leader (98) , General Manager (85) , Front of House (84) , Cashier (73) , Assistant Manager (59) , Line Cook (55) , Counter Help (48) , Kitchen Help (47) , Shift Lead (38) , Server (37) , FOH Team Member (29) , 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 328 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 122 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 85 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 58 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 55 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 128 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 71 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 58 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 , Chandler , Austin

Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,762 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 1,762 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

Oct 24, 2025

Good

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free food flexible hours etc

Cons

employees come and go. some do not take work serious

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thanks for your review. We’re happy to know your experience in Kirkland was positive overall and that you enjoyed the flexibility and meal benefits. We understand that team consistency can be challenging in a fast-paced environment, and we appreciate your efforts in maintaining a strong work ethic while part of the team.

5.0

Oct 23, 2025

Good plase

Crew member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people, they work you really hard but also pay more than other fast food places

Cons

hard work I guess if you don't like that

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a good experience in Lecanto and that you appreciate both the team and the competitive pay. It’s clear you bring great effort to your work, and we value the dedication it takes to keep things running smoothly in a busy environment.

3.0

Oct 23, 2025

Salary

Front of house staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I made above minimum wage.

Cons

It was often very uncoordinated

Panda Restaurant Group Response

8mo

We appreciate you taking a moment to share your experience from your time in St. Louis. It’s great to hear the pay met your expectations, and your feedback about coordination is helpful as we keep focusing on improving communication and teamwork within our restaurants.

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