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 (162) , 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 329 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 122 reviews)); "Good operation system and benefit" ((in 79 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 53 reviews)); "Last time I was there I made $15 an hour and got free meals." ((in 53 reviews))

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

"Management can be poor and difficult to work with" ((in 128 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 71 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 are basically required to be available at anytime." ((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

(1,750 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 1,750 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

5.0

Jun 18, 2017

great, unique culture - fabulous owners

Industrial engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very unique, people-oriented culture. The owners, Peggy and Andrew Cherng, are sincere and dedicated people, and their vision percolates throughout the company.

Cons

I didn't see too much potential for upward mobility, unless I moved into Operations

4.0

Apr 6, 2017

HR Assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive company culture, good teammates, proactive environment, great experience as a first job out of college

Cons

Slow progress, not much room for advancement, the management doesn't really listen to suggestions

5.0

Mar 8, 2017

Part-time Receptionist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People at the Panda Restaurant Group are some of the nicest I've ever met. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. Definitely a great place to work at and be in. Panda core values are a must if you want to be part of this incredible company!

Cons

No cons from my time thus far!

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Jobs at Panda Restaurant Group

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