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 (163) , 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?

"Alot of hardwork but the pay is good for a first job and you learn alot" ((in 314 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 133 reviews)); "Good operation system and benefit" ((in 85 reviews)); "Last time I was there I made $15 an hour and got free meals." ((in 56 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 54 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 130 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 73 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 60 reviews)); "Upper management is very strict" ((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.

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3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,752 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,752 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 Restauration industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

May 3, 2026

Fast and collaborative team with no downsides

Front line

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They’re very fast they work with you

Cons

None they are doing just fine

5.0

May 2, 2026

Customizable meals, but very high sodium levels

Kitchen team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Customizable meals You can control: * portion size (bowl vs plate) * sides (rice vs greens) * sauces That flexibility matters a lot for nutrition.

Cons

Very high sodium This is the biggest issue. * Some meals can hit or exceed 2,300 mg (a full day’s limit) * Even “healthier” items can still be salty

4.0

May 1, 2026

Great pay, poor environment

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Meal benefits, Pay, Large number of staff to switch shifts

Cons

Overbearing management, high expectations, late scheduling announcements

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Fast and collaborative team with no downsides

Customizable meals, but very high sodium levels

Great pay, poor environment

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