I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Pittsburgh, PA)
Interview
I was interviewed in front of two managers. One was the bakery sector manager, and the other was the store manager. The bakery manager was very welcoming and friendly. Asked me the typical questions ("Why do you want to work here?") and the store manager was extremely rude with her input about my questions, ("Well are you going to quit your other job soon? This is a big boy job after all.") as if my questions weren't appeasing her. The bakery manager gave her a look - the tension was quite obvious - and after the questions he walked me out and apologized for her behavior. He became my boss and I learned later that she was just an unpleasant woman after all who knew nothing about the bakery sector whatsoever. There was a 2nd interview who was supposed to be with a GM but the GM never bothered to come in so my boss came in and gave me the 2nd interview himself. Then came orientation. It was so straightforward I wondered why they waited 5 months to respond to my application.
I applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Salem, OR)
Interview
I answered a few questions with the hiring manager. It was a quick interview, maybe 20-30 minutes. Simple questions about my availability and interest in working for Panera. Hiring manager was very chill.
I applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Sacramento, CA) in Feb 2021
Interview
I was nervous because I have minimal work experience, however, the interview was really nice, I was interviewed by two people, and I am now preparing for the second working interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
past experience, how you handle difficulties on the job, your learning style, and how do you respond to criticism?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Auburn, CA) in Sept 2019
Interview
Just a general interview, didn't ask at all about the position I applied for though so that was upsetting. Seemed relaxed but gave no info on when a second interview would happen