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 304 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 131 reviews)); "Good benefits for what you do" ((in 91 reviews)); "Great people to work with strong company mantra of self development and becoming an active member of the community." ((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 129 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 74 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 62 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 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

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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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4.0

Aug 23, 2025

Panda Express - Kitchen Team

Kitchen team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and benefits, promoted within, friendly environment.

Cons

Poor management, taken advantage of.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

10mo

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and for being part of the Panda team. It’s great to know you’ve enjoyed the pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement, and we also take note of your concerns around management and fair treatment. If you’d like to provide more details, we welcome you to share through our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

3.0

Aug 22, 2025

It's good pay for fast food

Kitchen help

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Discipline Free food while working

Cons

Getting promotions is hard Short staffed

Panda Restaurant Group Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for being part of Panda. We’re glad to hear you value the pay, discipline, and meals, and we also appreciate your feedback on promotions and staffing.

4.0

Aug 22, 2025

Good place to learn

Genaral manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training, good place to learn.

Cons

No work-life balance, you get promoted based on how you talk, not performance.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback and for recognizing the training and learning opportunities you experienced at Panda. We also value your perspective on work-life balance and promotions, which provides insight into how we can continue to improve.

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