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 3.6 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 322 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 119 reviews)); "Good benefits for what you do" ((in 84 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 60 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 56 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 74 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 56 reviews)); "Upper management is very strict" ((in 35 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,762 reviews)

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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

5.0

Jul 9, 2025

Growth

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- opportunity to advance in company - you really do have a voice -compensation is very fair - environment is positive and uplifting

Cons

- not every store is as organized as my home one -i’ve worked at a couple different ones just as support and the environment is definitely not the same

Panda Restaurant Group Response

11mo

We’re thrilled to hear about your growth with Panda! It’s great that you’ve found opportunities to advance, feel heard, and enjoy a positive environment. We appreciate your insight on store consistency and connection, as feedback like this helps us strengthen the experience for all associates across locations.

4.0

Jul 9, 2025

Good for part time works

Counter help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for students, flexible scheduling, high starting base pay

Cons

For closing shift, if there is not enough associate it will take more time and energy to close the store.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! We’re happy you value the flexibility and pay, and we’ll keep your feedback in mind as we continue to make closing shifts more efficient for our teams.

3.0

Jul 8, 2025

Good Pay, Bad management

Panda express - counter help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, easy job, not awful

Cons

Bad management, chooses favorites, unhelpful

Panda Restaurant Group Response

11mo

Thanks for giving us insight into your experience! We’re glad to hear you find the role manageable with good pay, and we appreciate your feedback on leadership and support — it helps us work toward creating an even better environment for our associates.

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