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?

"pay is above average for typical fast food places and good at developing you to be a better person" ((in 320 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 126 reviews)); "Paid well had good benefits" ((in 81 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 61 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 is bad and a pain" ((in 130 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 69 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 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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Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,754 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,754 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

Mar 25, 2026

Nice

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Was really fun and cool to work with

Cons

Was greasy and loud inside

4.0

Mar 24, 2026

Depends on Store

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money, great culture, supportive ACO

Cons

High Expectations, not enough work life balance

2.0

Mar 23, 2026

Overworked and Under Appreciated

Shift leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The healthcare benefits are solid and provide peace of mind, and the flexible scheduling and employee discount are nice perks.

Cons

Working here has been a frustrating experience due to constant micromanagement and a lack of trust from leadership. Employees are often overworked without proper recognition or appreciation for their efforts. PTO policies are restrictive and make it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the overall environment can feel unprofessional at times, which only adds to the stress. Unfortunately, this is not a place where employees feel valued or supported.

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