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.

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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Aug 9, 2016

Lead Counter

Lead counter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Humble management, great pay, flexible work schedule, a company that cares about their associates

Cons

I have been working for Panda for 3 years and I have had both 2 interviews for an assistant manager promotion but haven't been successful. There seems to be hoops I have to jump to or have to climb Mount Everest to pass my interviews. It's not about how hard you work but your "Appearance". I have proven to be hardworking and dedicated, but it isn't enough.

5.0

Jul 22, 2016

Great Environment

Administrative clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic colleagues Non-toxic environment Opportunity to grow Great Networking Non-micromanagement Flexible Hours

Cons

To go from temporary to permanent is rigorous. Must live, eat, breathe the "Panda Way". Landmark is HIGHLY ENCOURAGE to gain permanent employee status. Manager(s), Director(s), and HR coach you to be interviewed with the either Andrew or Peggy; they determine whether you become part of the Panda family.

2.0

Jun 21, 2016

Not really for me

Kitchen help/counterhelp

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is good if your a student or young adult who doesnt have alot of financial responsibilities. There are also bonus opputunities Panda has good health benefits etc.

Cons

Management are really picky when it comes to promoting people. They want you to live by their Panda Culture and values without no say so about it. Managment Are blind to the hard working employees who actually want to move up in the company.

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