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.

What are the top reviewed Panda Restaurant Group locations?

Edmonton , Mississauga , Toronto , Sherwood Park , Vancouver , Brampton , Regina , Michael's Bay

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3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,749 total reviews)

Andrew & Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,749 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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4.0

Jun 24, 2026

Great place to learn with supportive culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great place to learn and company culture is supportive.

Cons

Food service jobs all have their cons, but overall working at Panda was great.

5.0

Jun 23, 2026

Good pay and growth opportunities, but management issues persist

Team manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Free meals during shift Good pay Opportunity for job growth Consistent Hours Clean workplace

Cons

Management played favorites Over-hiring Tideous hiring process Lots of job responsibilities/excess work expected

4.0

Jun 23, 2026

Opportunities for advancement amid stressful rush hours

Shift leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Easy to move up to management positions

Cons

Constantly busy, rush hour is stressful

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