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?

"pay is above average for typical fast food places and good at developing you to be a better person" ((in 321 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 127 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 78 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 57 reviews)); "the free meal is also nice although it gets kind or mondain due to always eating the same food." ((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 131 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 69 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 51 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 , 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

1.0

Jun 18, 2025

Kitchen help

Kitchen helper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fast environment, management can and always be nepotism

Cons

managemnet, tons of policies, and need to followed it to the tea!

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you found the fast-paced environment to be a positive aspect of your role. At Panda, we aim to provide clear policies and consistent standards to support our operations and team members. We also recognize the importance of fairness and transparency in leadership and take concerns about management seriously. Your input helps us continue to grow, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Jun 18, 2025

good company

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay, benefits, good management

Cons

strict rules and regulations, hard to move up

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with Panda. We're happy to hear you appreciated the pay, benefits, and support from management during your time with us. We know our guidelines are thorough because we care deeply about creating a consistent and high-quality experience for both our guests and associates. We appreciate your honest feedback and wish you continued success in your journey!

4.0

Jun 18, 2025

Anything for good pay

Food service worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Semi consistent hours Time off always approved Opportunities for advancement Employee restroom

Cons

VERY strict, incredibly detail oriented. You have to do everything a very specific way or they make you go back and start over Has the "family" mentality, always a red flag to me ^picky about your mood, if you're not 24/7 smiling something is wrong. management asks personal and invasive questions Because there are opportunities for advancement other employees can be rude, stuck up, or standoffish.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thanks for your honest review—we’re glad you found the pay, scheduling flexibility, and advancement opportunities valuable during your time with us. We understand that our standards and culture may not be the right fit for everyone, and we appreciate your perspective on how that came across in your experience. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!

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