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    Panera Bread Reviews

    Updated June 25, 2017
    4,428 reviews

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    Panera Bread CEO Ronald Shaich
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    Pros

    • Flexible Shifts, fast paced environment, discount on food (in 212 reviews)

    • Flexible hours, good job to have as a first job or s job for high school or college students (in 183 reviews)

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    1. "Amazing first job"

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      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Springfield, MO
      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Springfield, MO
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Panera Bread part-time

      Pros

      -Flexible hours
      -Friendly managers/Staff
      -Really nice employee discount
      -Doesn't start you at minimum wage

      Cons

      -You get fat from the free pastries

      Advice to Management

      You guys rock!

    2. "Review"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Delivery Driver in Livonia, MI
      Current Employee - Delivery Driver in Livonia, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Panera Bread part-time

      Pros

      Everyone is Friendly,and the food is Healthy.

      Cons

      There are no cons at all.

      Advice to Management

      They are all great

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    3. "Good"

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      Current Employee - Delivery Driver in South Euclid, OH
      Current Employee - Delivery Driver in South Euclid, OH
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Panera Bread part-time

      Pros

      Discount, co-workers, money (tips for busier stores range from $10-$35 daily)

      Cons

      No breaks, bad management

      Advice to Management

      Don't be so stuck up & don't blow your staff off if they ask you to do something.

    4. "great atmosphere and efficient co-workers"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Salad-sandwich Maker in Bismark Grove, KS
      Former Employee - Salad-sandwich Maker in Bismark Grove, KS
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Panera Bread (Less than a year)

      Pros

      great food, excellent service, fun atmosphere

      Cons

      no break room...lunch break frequently means leaving the restaurant!

      Advice to Management

      Provide 'sit-down' spot for breaks/lunch

    5. "It's a great place to work, lots of room for upward mobility"

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      Current Employee - Cashier in Syracuse, NY
      Current Employee - Cashier in Syracuse, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      The food, discount lol, the people, the ambiance and the pay!

      Cons

      The only thing I don't like is when you're working dining room, you can't wear gloves which sucks because you're literally picking up silverware and bowls covered in the public's germs and left of food. it's disgusting

      Advice to Management

      Let us wear gloves in the dining room! Please and thanks 😁

    6. "Best job I've had in a long time"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Catering Coordinator in Camp Hill, PA
      Current Employee - Catering Coordinator in Camp Hill, PA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Panera Bread full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      -very competitive wages
      -reasonable hours with some flexibility
      -easy work, no actual cooking
      -room for growth/advancement

      I recently got hired on as a Catering Coordinator at Panera Bread. Having worked in several full service restaurants, I can tell you that it's difficult to find a place where not only are the people warm and friendly, but everyone really seems to be part of the team. I work in a cafe that does triple the business it was built for, so it's very crowded, and it can get absolutely crazy sometimes. So far, however, I have yet to see anyone get mad and yell at each other, there's no uncomfortable grab-assing, everything is clean and professional. There are many trainers and leaders making up a very strong support structure. Training is, while a tad long winded, extremely thorough and informative.

      Cons

      I work in a cafe with 80+ employees, and as a result there are some folks that don't get along as exquisitely as the rest. There is a little bit of drama among the younger staff, while supervisors seem to be a little too quick to pat themselves on the back for being essentially babysitters. That being said, it's still a good environment overall.

      Advice to Management

      Management is knowledgeable, capable, and friendly. My managers all seem to be doing exactly what they are supposed to be doing

    7. "Great first job"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      Former Employee - Associate in Ann Arbor, MI
      Former Employee - Associate in Ann Arbor, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Panera Bread full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Meet great people everyday. Great discounts on food. Employee empowerment by management is wonderful.

      Cons

      Low wages and the weight gain.

      Advice to Management

      Promote great people.

    8. "Well-led, well-organized, earnest company"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Vice President in Needham, MA
      Current Employee - Vice President in Needham, MA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Panera Bread full-time

      Pros

      Strong and visionary leadership by the founder and his leadership team. Hires great talent at every level. Keeps workload manageable. Work organized into projects and carefully tracked. Funding is really tight.

      Cons

      The founder is so passionate and involved that he makes it hard for other leaders to feel a proper sense of ownership. The company is full of bright and talented people of every kind. However, there is not one woman or person of color in the 16-member management team.

    9. "Panera Review"

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      Current Employee - Cashier in Beltsville, MD
      Current Employee - Cashier in Beltsville, MD
      Doesn't Recommend

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

      Pros

      Good hourly rate for part-time work.

      Cons

      Management is not always attentive to employees requests with schedule and breaks.

    10. "none"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Miami, FL
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Miami, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Panera Bread full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      big company so it is stable

      Cons

      bad hours, kept extending them

      Advice to Management

      pay more

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