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 1,829 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 65% 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 Line Cook , Counter Help and Cashier .

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?

65% 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 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Panda Restaurant Group?

Cook (162) , Shift Leader (98) , General Manager (84) , Front of House (83) , Cashier (73) , Assistant Manager (59) , Line Cook (55) , Counter Help (48) , Kitchen Help (47) , Shift Lead (38) , Server (36) , FOH Team Member (28) , 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 329 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 122 reviews)); "Good operation system and benefit" ((in 79 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 53 reviews)); "Last time I was there I made $15 an hour and got free meals." ((in 53 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 128 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 71 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 58 reviews)); "Upper management are basically required to be available at anytime." ((in 32 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 , San Diego , Orlando , Sacramento , 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 , Austin , Arlington

Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,750 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,750 reviews)

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Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,750 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

5.0

Dec 27, 2025

Training

Team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good training Coworkers are very kind and respectful

Cons

Trainings days might be better when It’s no so busy but it’s a good time to get a bit more focused

Panda Restaurant Group Response

5mo

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review! It’s great to hear that the training has been effective and that your coworkers contribute to a positive team culture. Your input on training during busy periods is helpful, and we’re thankful for your support as you grow with the Panda team.

3.0

Dec 21, 2025

Good company

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary not too bad with fine colleagues

Cons

Some times work life balance issues

Panda Restaurant Group Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear you found the compensation fair and enjoyed working with your colleagues. We appreciate your feedback around work-life balance, as it helps inform how we continue improving the associate experience.

3.0

Dec 20, 2025

Manager is not reliable to employees

Kitchen staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good first week experience during training

Cons

Management drains out due short staff and manager unable to correct in private staff small issues. And you serve plus clean a whole area. You are just worn out after every shift.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear the training period made for a positive start, and we value your feedback regarding staffing, communication, and leadership approach. Input like this is important as we continue working to strengthen team support and management practices.

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