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      Hourly Associate Interview

      19 Sept 2011
      Anonymous employee
      Brea, CA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Brea, CA) in Sept 2011

      Interview

      I applied to the Brea Panera because it is a new location so I figured they would be hiring a lot of people. I've never worked before so I knew it would be hard. I got a phone call the day after I applied asking me to come in for an interview. I went in without knowing what to expect, and it ended up being a group interview with about 12-15 people. We had to say a little bit about ourselves, some of our customer service experience, and explain why we wanted to work at Panera. I also had a resume for the hiring manager. The same day, maybe 8 hours later, they called back to set up a second interview at another local location. I went to that interview a few days later and there was 6 other people there this time. They asked the same questions, but this interview was longer because they included other questions such as "describe a time you received really good or really bad customer service." Nothing was too difficult, they just wanted to get the idea that you know what good customer service is and that you are eager to work at Panera. They called back about 3-4 days later to say I got the job.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe one attribute a good employee should have.
      Answer question

      Other Hourly Associate interview reviews for Panera Bread

      Hourly Associate Interview

      11 Aug 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Panera Bread

      Interview

      The process was super casual in the sense that the manager made me feel at ease, considering it was my first job, and asked a lot about my competency in dealing with everyday customers. 1 round of interview, and the turnaround was about 2 weeks.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Scenarios for handling everyday customers. This goes beyond just helping customers with orders; it goes into situations like allergy information and how to calm customers down.
      Answer question

      Hourly Associate Interview

      27 Aug 2020
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Panera Bread

      Interview

      good questions and nice environment for people that applies to all he positions. there is not discrimination of race, sexuality or gender in any restaurant. it as a very fast hiring process. not complicated applications or interviews.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      how do you feel about working in a team
      1 Answer

      Hourly Associate Interview

      12 Jun 2014
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Huntington Beach, CA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Huntington Beach, CA) in Jun 2014

      Interview

      Post 1st interview at Seal Beach, CA, I was given a 2nd interview at my desired location-Main Street at Huntington Beach. Manager Casey was not at all what I expected: sincerely kind and incredibly easy to talk to. Asked me 'what's your fave movie?' and 'have you ever had a confrontation with co-workers?'. Easy questions and an easy-to-talk-to manager. Also got a free drink from a warm cashier. Great atmosphere. The only flaw? Being told to wait a few days for a call, to see if I make it to a 3rd interview. Inconvenient and crazy!

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Unexpected question: What's your favorite movie?
      1 Answer
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