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 (165) , 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 318 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 127 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 74 reviews)); "Last time I was there I made $15 an hour and got free meals." ((in 58 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 56 reviews))

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

"management is bad and a pain" ((in 134 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 68 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 55 reviews)); "Upper management is very strict" ((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.

Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,755 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,755 reviews)

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Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,755 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

1.0

Jan 10, 2024

Sucked

Chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None at all it’s all trash

Cons

N no benefits none at all

2.0

Jan 7, 2024

Review

Server/waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work and good colleagues

Cons

No time off, work life balance is not great

Panda Restaurant Group Response

2y

We are sorry to hear that your experience with us was less than par. We appreciate the feedback and will work with Ops Management team to improve our organization.

2.0

Jan 6, 2024

Strict, Intense, Borderline Unrealistic Expectations and High Standards

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay compared to other food service jobs, good benefits, mostly flexible hours (for non-manager associates), emphasis on people development and promotions.

Cons

Insane workload and expectations. Managers endure intense training and the company has no genuine regard for work life balance. HUGE disconnect between operations and corporate. Pay is better than average food service jobs but still not enough for the physical and mental stress the job brings.

Panda Restaurant Group Response

2y

Thank you for all the hard work you’ve contributed. We are sorry to hear about your experience and will be sharing your feedback with our team to see how we can improve our management training initiatives. We welcome you to share your experience in further detail via our “My Voice Matters” confidential hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053.

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Jobs at Panda Restaurant Group

Restaurant Crew Member