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Updated Sep 22, 2021

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Found 272 of over 272 reviews
3.6
62% Recommend to a Friend
Panda Restaurant Group Co-CEOs Andrew & Peggy Cherng
77% Approve of CEO

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3.6
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Panda Restaurant Group Co-CEOs Andrew & Peggy Cherng
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  • "Great people to work with strong company mantra of self development and becoming an active member of the community.(in 23 reviews)
  • "Benefits are great.(in 20 reviews)
  • "Always looking for talent and pay is good.(in 19 reviews)
  • "Free food and drink in testing kitchen.(in 12 reviews)
  • "My coworkers were all friendly, youthful, and eager to make anyone feel welcome.(in 7 reviews)
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  1. 3.0
    Current Employee, more than 5 years

    Okay

    Jan 25, 2021 - General Manager 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Benefits, high standard, great pay.

    Cons

    Work life balance. They promote healthy lifestyle and a work life balance, but how is that possible when you force managers to work 12-14 days mandatory for a minimum of 5 days for GM? And if we’re tired, it’s cause we’re not “inspired” enough. Plus, all the stress given daily about “visits here” and “visits there” while on top of other audits and detailed cleaning and cutting labor, there’s no wonder managers tend to quit or demote.

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  2. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 1 year

    Great company for career building

    Aug 11, 2020 - Assistant Manager in Phoenix, AZ
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Great for career and skills development

    Cons

    Work life balance is a challenge

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  4. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 8 years

    Work 50 hrs a week so it’s hard to have work life balance.

    Sep 6, 2018 - General Manager in Richfield, MN
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good benefits and bonus plan. Opportunity to grow

    Cons

    No work life balance. Multitasking is a must

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  5. 4.0
    Former Employee, less than 1 year

    Always stressful

    Jan 10, 2021 - General Manager in New York, NY
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    The people The culture of always better yourself

    Cons

    Long hours Always short staffed No work life balance

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  6. 4.0
    Current Employee

    Great company with lots of opportunities to grow

    Jul 24, 2020 - Assistant Restaurant Manager in Warren, MI
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    People Free meals, discounts Opportunities to grow

    Cons

    Long hours Can be stressful No work life balance but all the restaurants are like that

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  7. 3.0
    Current Employee

    OK- always make bonus

    Nov 27, 2018 - Anonymous Employee 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Always have paid out some bonus, even in tough years

    Cons

    Work life balance is not good.

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  8. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 3 years

    HR Review

    Sep 22, 2021 - Human Resources 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    -good experience - you get to learn a little bit of different parts of HR

    Cons

    - overwork you - no work life balance - everyone leaves

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  9. 4.0
    Former Employee, more than 8 years

    Great Leadership working program

    Aug 10, 2022 - Training Manager 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Great benefits The development and growth path at panda is un like any other. Panda is where leaders are build! Opportunity to travel and be part of a fast private company.

    Cons

    May be to demanding at times. Work life balance is only accomplished by the strength of its leader run the store.

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  10. 5.0
    Current Employee, more than 1 year

    Benefits are the main reason to work here

    Feb 9, 2017 - General Manager in Atlanta, GA
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Top notch benefits!! Great bonuses.

    Cons

    No work/life balance. Touch to advance to the next level.

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  11. 3.0
    Current Employee, more than 3 years

    General Manager

    Nov 27, 2019 - General Manager in Dallas, TX
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good pay Make your own schedule

    Cons

    No work/life balance No sick pay expected to use personal paid time off

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