The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread in Jun 2012
Interview
I heard that they were hiring, and I was job hunting, so I applied online. I then printed out a resume and went into the store to turn it in and introduce my self to the management. I sat down with a shift leader and had my first interview. He was a little bit flustered and unprepared, which is understandable since I came unannounced. I also think it might have been his first time having to interview. He asked next to no questions about me, besides when I would like to work, and as what. He then told me a little about the training process. Lastly he made me sell him a packet of sugar. He then set me up for a second interview with the assistant manager in two days. I went in for the second interview, and was asked a few basic questions. He then said he had to figure out when to get me in for training, was told when to call to set up a time for orientation, and was told to go to Planet Bread the next weekend. He then told me the uniform needed and that was that.
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.
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.
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!