I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread in Dec 2015
Interview
I applied online for the position at a location that said "Immediate Need". Within 24 hours, I received a call and I was told to meet the GM at the store I was interested in working at. We had a 15 minute-ish interview where they asked generic interview questions, I was then hired on the spot and completed the paperwork that same day. Everything was completed within two days and I started my training the following week.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Panera Bread? What connections or experiences have you had with Panera Bread before? Why are you qualified for this position? How are you in handling stressful situations? If a customer had a complaint about ___, how would you respond and react to the situation?
I applied through other source. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Rochester Hills, MI) in Jun 2022
Interview
They just about my availability, and how i heard about them. They asked me why i chose to apply at panera and why i wanted to work there. They also asked leadership questions!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time where you were in a difficult situation, how did you show leadership?
I applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Louisville, KY) in Sep 2017
Interview
You met with the hiring manager for an interview and then met with the general manager for your final interview. The interview was relaxed, mainly asking for general information about you and your workplace characteristics.