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 (164) , 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 326 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 119 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 76 reviews)); "Last time I was there I made $15 an hour and got free meals." ((in 57 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 56 reviews))

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

"Bad management and work policies" ((in 133 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 70 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 55 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.

Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,752 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,752 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Apr 28, 2026

Flexible hours and good pay, but physically demanding work

Customer service associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Panda is very flexible working there as a college student -good hourly pay compared to other jobs -Free meal with every shift

Cons

-inconsistent hours (depending on the manager) -rules and expectations are constantly changing -You never know who you'll interact with (rude customers, door-dashers) -physically demanding (always on your feet for hours, and can be exhausting)

5.0

Apr 28, 2026

Fun and fast-paced environment with no downsides

Sift leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun and fast paced environment

Cons

No cons for this job

3.0

Apr 27, 2026

Good pay and fast pace, toxic corporate culture

Pic (person in charge)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- The pay felt good for what the job required at the time - Fast pace high energy environment - Free food for breaks

Cons

- Extremely toxic corporate culture when you move above red shirt. A revolving door of ACOs that force changes that dont work for the stores and throw people at problems rather than taking the time to fix them. From what I can tell those in corporate only care about padding their bonuses with no regard for how a store realistically functions to the point of causing entire teams to quit. - Changes to the promotion structure has made it difficult to almost impossible to promote. Removing the multi level PIC structure and expecting you to have almost manger level knowledge before promotion is considered.

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