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?

64% 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) , Front of House (84) , General Manager (84) , 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 316 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 129 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 83 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 56 reviews)); "the free meal is also nice although it gets kind or mondain due to always eating the same food." ((in 55 reviews))

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

"Bad management and work policies" ((in 132 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 56 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

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,756 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 1,756 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

Apr 18, 2017

Kitchen-Aide

Kitchen aid

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One of the hardest fast-food places to work at

Cons

Discrimination, not paid for all hours worked

4.0

Feb 10, 2017

Assistant Manager

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free Food, 20% off for friends and family, bonus, great co-workers,

Cons

Long hours, GM never showed or kept promises, No life after work, Too much freaking out when a higher manager comes to town, also must live by the Panda way and CULT-ure.

5.0

Sep 4, 2016

Property Management Coordinator

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good work culture - Extra caring co-workers

Cons

- Starts off as temp - Have to work your way up by following the owner's ways & ideals

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