Question 1

Is Panda Restaurant Group a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Panda Restaurant Group has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,816 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at Panda Restaurant Group to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Panda Restaurant Group have been left by employees working as Line Cook, Counter Help and Manager.

Question 2

Does Panda Restaurant Group pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Panda Restaurant Group?

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66% 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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Panda Restaurant Group?

Accepted Answer

Cook (162), Shift Leader (97), General Manager (84), Front of House (83), Cashier (73), Assistant Manager (59), Line Cook (55), Counter Help (48), Kitchen Help (46), Shift Lead (38), Server (35), Panda Express - Counter Help (28), FOH Team Member (27), Team Member (27), Store Manager (26)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Panda Restaurant Group according to real employee reviews?

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"pay is above average for typical fast food places and good at developing you to be a better person" ((in 313 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 124 reviews)); "Good operation system and benefit" ((in 87 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 59 reviews)); "Last time I was there I made $15 an hour and got free meals." ((in 58 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Panda Restaurant Group according to real employee reviews?

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"Poor management and very tough closing procedure" ((in 132 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 57 reviews)); "Upper management can be hostile and aggressive, you need to open up and share every detail of your life to higher ups in order to get promotions, long hours, cut" ((in 36 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Panda Restaurant Group layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What Panda Restaurant Group locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

San Luis Obispo, San Francisco, Chandler, Irvine, Jacksonville, Salt Lake City, Virginia Beach, Los Angeles, El Paso, Pasadena

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