I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Wauwatosa, WI) in Oct 2011
Interview
Very laid back, the location I originally started at was in a mall, we did the interview in the food court instead of in the restaurant itself. They took me right away for the interview, there is nothing worse then having to wait for a long time when you have an interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The online application was almost like a personality quiz, very extensive and detailed
You get a call to interview In person with one manager and then if you pass that round you interview with the store manager might depend on store to store
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was it like working with a difficult co worker
I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Charlotte, NC)
Interview
I walked into the store in the morning maybe an hour before lunch rush on a weekday and was pretty much immediately able to meet with a manager and review my application.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Preferred hours and pay (though this is more courtesy it seemed than actually paying attention — the manager was ALWAYS upset abt people asking for select hours off even when asking weeks in advance)
very quick and easy. I applied online and then went in person to have an interview with the general manager. Just a couple of questions about availability and experience (I had none but they trained me and it was pretty easy)