Panera Bread Employee Reviews for District Manager

"A very fulfilling and rewarding experience that gave me the latitude to lead and support a team. I was able to create tactics to execute the company Key Initiatives while managing at the speed of change."

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."

"Currently fighting for growth in an unsteady market."

What do you like about working at Panera Bread?

"I like the leadership responsibilities."

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

"I don't like finding nonprofessionals within the industry."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire from within."