Panera Bread Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I took advice from a friend to take this job. He quit shortly after I started."

What do you like about working at Panera Bread?

"It's great working at Panera!"

"Not the kind of job I wanted to stay at."

"A great opportunity, but not for me."

What do you like about working at Panera Bread?

"I am no longer employed by Panera. When I was, I enjoyed working as my own boss. I also enjoyed producing quality products for the company."

What don't you like about working at Panera Bread?

"The only thing I didn't like about working for Panera was the heavy lifting - 50 lbs. or more."

"It fit for the time in my life."

What do you like about working at Panera Bread?

"I liked opening the store and starting fresh. I was the GM and hired everyone I wanted. If we succeeded or failed, I was a big part of it."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Put your best effort forward and have fun."

What don't you like about working at Panera Bread?

"There was no set schedule - hours, days, nights, weekends, holidays."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Work at getting to know managers and really learn how to develop people."

"I enjoyed working at Panera - excellent management and supportive atmosphere."

What do you like about working at Panera Bread?

"I liked the professional atmosphere and company, the friendly and knowledgeable staff, and excellent training program."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You must be outgoing, well-spoken, and customer service oriented."

What do you like about working at Panera Bread?

"I liked the flexibility."

What don't you like about working at Panera Bread?

"I don't like it anymore."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Share knowledge."

What do you like about working at Panera Bread?

"It's hard to get fired."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Never say no to a customer mentality!"

What don't you like about working at Panera Bread?

"I don't like stubborn, unfriendly management styles."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be open to different styles, not just the Panera way."

What do you like about working at Panera Bread?

"The people are wonderful to work with. It is a great environment and there are opportunities for advancement."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Panera Bread is an awesome place to work. However, you must have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with the public. Great customer service gives great customer experience!"

What don't you like about working at Panera Bread?

"I don't like being required to put in ten-plus hours every shift worked, which at times does not give you a lot to enjoy your personal time with family."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Managing is a rewarding position to be in, and with that said, in order to have successful managers they need to be effective in their roles. Have attention to detail and people, and have great customer service. So my suggestion is find ways to make more effective managers without the extreme daily long hours. It's not about how many hours one puts in for the day that makes a great manager. It's about delegation and how effective you are as a manager."

"There are worse places to work for. For the time I was there, it was okay."