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    Panera Bread Reviews

    Updated May 23, 2018
    5,543 reviews

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    Pros

    • You get a discount on food when you are working (in 355 reviews)

    • flexible hours and reasonable pay (in 233 reviews)

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    1. "ALM"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - ALM in New York, NY
      Current Employee - ALM in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Panera Bread full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      The people, clean food and pride in the work place

      Cons

      There are limited easy off easy on, cafes right off the highways in NY.

      Advice to Management

      Make others Shine Bright

    2. "Good place to work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Palm City, FL
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Palm City, FL
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Panera Bread full-time

      Pros

      Builds a good work ethic, lots of different tasks so you don't get bored

      Cons

      Management was disorganized at times, a lot of employees were young and did not want to be at work/called out a lot

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    3. "Pretty good for food service job"

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      Former Employee - Associate in Bellevue, NE
      Former Employee - Associate in Bellevue, NE

      I worked at Panera Bread full-time

      Pros

      Lucked out and had a really great, professional general manager at this location but he’s no longer working there. The job is easy enough but there’s so much employee drama, it’s pretty draining. Overall, for a food service job not bad.

      Cons

      Alot of gossip and drama. Sometimes management will play favorites.

    4. "It was a great first job"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Panera Bread part-time

      Pros

      You pick your own hours and everyone is nice.

      Cons

      debate your pay at the start because you will never get a raise

    5. "General Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Panera Bread full-time

      Pros

      Bonus Structure
      Vacation Time
      Benefits
      Leadership in upper management

      Cons

      Staffing issues
      Increasing difficulty of execution

    6. "Close crew, long hours but very rewarding"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Panera Bread full-time

      Pros

      Learning and working with various equipment and techniques to ensure quality goods, very fun working independently and great co-workers

      Cons

      it was opening so long hours are expected, but when a 6 hr shift turns into a 14 hr shift OFTEN for 6 straight weeks and management (which is separated from bakeries management) is unaware or appreciative. it was a growing concern

      Advice to Management

      refill band-aid and emergency first aid kits more frequently , more awareness to employees needs

    7. "Cashier"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Cashier in Sugar Land, TX
      Current Employee - Cashier in Sugar Land, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Panera Bread part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      -Employee Discount
      -Friendly Environment
      -Long Breaks

      Cons

      -Long shift hours
      - Morning shift

    8. Helpful (1)

      "Best training ever!"

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      Former Employee - Cashier in Lithonia, GA
      Former Employee - Cashier in Lithonia, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Panera Bread part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The best thing about Panera's training is the time they take. They also offer a computer module training that is really great. They have supportive staff that are open to any questions. They also offer flexible offers for training as well.

      Cons

      There is only one con to training. That is the fact that you'll be training on shift, meaning that rush hour could put a halt to any assistance you might get during the training.

      Advice to Management

      It would be great to incorporate an employee get-to-know meeting in the hiring process.

    9. "Review"

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      Current Employee - Panera Bread Associate Trainer in Toms River, NJ
      Current Employee - Panera Bread Associate Trainer in Toms River, NJ
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Panera Bread full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good hours, benefits, pto

      Cons

      Stressful, average pay, certain positions, better than others

    10. "Bakery Associate"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Panera Bread part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Friendly atmosphere, team spirit, fast paced

      Cons

      Hours fluctuated from week to week

      Advice to Management

      Schedule your food employees more consistently

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