I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Tulsa, OK) in Aug 2011
Interview
Very extensive. They are going to ask you several questions to try and see if you have experience that matches with what you are going to be doing everyday on the job. You will probably have 2 interviews with different people, or 1 interview with several people at once. The person interviewing you will likely have extensive skills at interviewing potential new hires (at the management level).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How can you tell if things have been going good or not on the previous shift when you arrive at work?
Pretty easy process, usually only have two interviews. They typically ask about previous job experiences and how you handle conflict. One with the DM and another with the RM. Both were done virtually but can also be completed in person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you handle conflict between two team member that need to work in close prox?
I applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Burnsville, MN)
Interview
It was professional and casual at the restaurant. Easy to talk with the recruiter. I didn't ultimately choose it at the time but it was pleasant enough. I think they hire from within and I was hoping to start as a GM
A recruiter reached out to me, before telling me what company the posting was specifically for he insisted on “re-working” my resume, but removed my most recent relevant experience and filled it with buzz words. I either from the process after my first phone interview with the recruiter because he was making the process convoluted and difficult.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you think you would be a good fit? (Recruiter had reached out to me hasn’t told me what company the role was with yet, just sent a vague description)