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 1,848 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 3.1 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 (166) , Shift Leader (98) , General Manager (85) , Front of House (84) , Cashier (73) , Assistant Manager (59) , Line Cook (55) , Counter Help (48) , Kitchen Help (48) , Shift Lead (39) , Server (37) , FOH Team Member (29) , Panda Express - Counter Help (29) , 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 314 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 135 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 82 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 59 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 57 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 74 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 60 reviews)); "If you get a bad manager or incompetent it can make your job very difficult." ((in 56 reviews)); "Upper management are basically required to be available at anytime." ((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 , Chandler , Austin

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Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,769 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

82% 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

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,769 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

3.0

Sep 2, 2025

trained hard as free labor

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free employee meal, good benefits.

Cons

toxic company culture and hard to keep work and life balance

Panda Restaurant Group Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for your contributions as a store manager. We’re glad to know you find value in the meals and benefits, and we also take seriously your feedback about culture and work-life balance. To provide more details, we invite you to share through our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

3.0

Sep 2, 2025

Great pay and benefits, but disappointing ending after 10 years

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Competitive pay and consistent opportunities for bonuses. - Comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and families. - Strong training and development programs that help you grow in your role. - Fast-paced environment with opportunities to build leadership and customer service skills.

Cons

- Despite a decade of service and no prior disciplinary actions, I was unexpectedly terminated. - The termination process felt abrupt and lacked transparency, which was discouraging after such long tenure. - Policies around accountability and communication could be applied more consistently across employees.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the many years you contributed to Panda. It’s clear you valued the pay, benefits, and growth opportunities, and we also recognize your concerns about how your employment ended and the consistency of communication. We appreciate your perspective as it helps us reflect on how we can better support and engage with long-tenured associates.

5.0

Sep 2, 2025

Best job ever

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

would work for them forever.

Cons

change stuff a lot, so can be overwhelming

Panda Restaurant Group Response

10mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience and the enthusiasm you bring as part of Panda. It’s wonderful to hear how meaningful your role has been, and we also recognize your point about frequent changes feeling overwhelming. If you’d like to provide more details, we welcome you to share through our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

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