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 312 reviews)); "The free food was good but the work was very boring" ((in 128 reviews)); "Good operation system and benefit" ((in 79 reviews)); "Last time I was there I made $15 an hour and got free meals." ((in 56 reviews)); "People are nice and respectful." ((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 129 reviews)); "long hours and you will come back smelling like oil" ((in 71 reviews)); "and there is no work life balance" ((in 65 reviews)); "If you get a bad manager or incompetent it can make your job very difficult." ((in 53 reviews)); "Upper management is very strict" ((in 35 reviews))

What are employees saying about Panda Restaurant Group redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Panda Restaurant Group redundancy and their outlook for job security at Panda Restaurant Group in 2026.

Panda Restaurant Group Reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,748 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,748 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

9 Oct 2024

experience

Kitchen hand

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Fast-paced environment helps develop multitasking and time-management skills. Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company. Free or discounted meals during shifts. Learning valuable cooking and food preparation skills.

Cons

Physically demanding, with long hours on your feet and handling heavy equipment. Can be stressful during peak times, especially in a busy restaurant.

5.0

6 Mar 2024

Good

Marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

you have you own development here

Cons

Competition and pressure from here

1.0

10 Jan 2020

Politics, Favoritism and Nepotism

Support center associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

There are no pros here.

Cons

Tons of politics and favoritism. People are promoted to leadership positions because they are close to the CEOs or they have been at Panda for a long time. This company does not value performance and intelligence. There are a lot of incompetent people in HR who are overtitled. They waste the company's money and then try to hide it from the founders. And when you bring up issues to the HR department, good luck seeing any change. They also work to protect the favoritism and nepotism in the company. There's a complete disregard for decency and respect. Bullying and harassment are not addressed and questions around unlawful/unethical practices are ignored. People do not leave the company because the bonuses and stock options pay out well. If you want a lot of money and have a high tolerance for incompetency, politics, amorality and toxicity, then this is the company for you.

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Jobs at Panda Restaurant Group

Facilities Manager (Northeast)

Remote

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USD 113K - USD 158K /yr

(Employer provided)

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Helpdesk Operator (Temp)