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?

66% 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 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Panda Restaurant Group?

Cook (161) , Shift Leader (97) , General Manager (84) , Front of House (82) , Cashier (73) , Assistant Manager (58) , Line Cook (54) , Counter Help (48) , Kitchen Help (46) , Shift Lead (38) , Server (34) , Panda Express - Counter Help (28) , FOH Team Member (27) , Team Member (27) , Store 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 317 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 121 reviews)); "Great benefits and potential to grow" ((in 83 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((in 55 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and helpful" ((in 51 reviews))

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

"poor management and sometime long hour" ((in 131 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 75 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 59 reviews)); "Upper management are basically required to be available at anytime." ((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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3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,727 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

82% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,727 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 Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

4.0

Jun 6, 2026

Free lunch perks but pay needs work

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free food during lunch time

Cons

Not enough pay for the hard work

5.0

Jun 6, 2026

Supportive and patient environment for workers

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very patient and help workers

Cons

There are none that I’ve seen

4.0

Jun 4, 2026

Growth opportunities exist but part-time roles for newcomers

Shift manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunities to grow. Encouraged to move up the ranks in the company,

Cons

Only hired as part-time if you're new, and managers get full time.

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