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 310 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 126 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 84 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 59 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 127 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 74 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 65 reviews)); "If you get a bad manager or incompetent it can make your job very difficult." ((in 62 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

3.0

Jun 9, 2025

Okay company to work for

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opened and clear career path

Cons

Long working hours - still need to reply messages/phone calls/attend meetings when not scheduled

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found the career path and growth opportunities to be clear and accessible. We understand that managing work-life boundaries, especially in leadership roles, can be a challenge, and it's something we’re actively working to improve. Wishing you continued success in your journey ahead.

4.0

Jun 9, 2025

Culture fit

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Structured organization Learned a lot

Cons

No work-life balance basically 24/7 on shift...

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thanks for your review! It's great to hear that you've found value in the structure and learning opportunities at Panda. We recognize that leadership roles can come with demanding schedules, and we're continuing to explore ways to better support work-life balance across the board. If you ever want to share more, our *My Voice Matters* hotline at 626-799-9898 x6053 is always here for you.

1.0

Jun 7, 2025

place is okay

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good money and flexible schedule

Cons

place over works you and managers suck butt

Panda Restaurant Group Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts—we’re glad to hear the pay and schedule flexibility have been positives for you. We know how important it is to feel supported by leadership, and we’re continually working to strengthen that experience across all locations. If you'd like to share more, you can always reach out through our confidential *My Voice Matters* hotline at 626-799-9898 x6053.

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