I received a phone call for the initial interview. Then went to the location for an in person interview. They asked the usual questions of why you want to work here, why you're a good fit, etc.
I applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Tampa, FL) in Apr 2026
Interview
Good experience. They gave me a free drink and asked about my prior experience and availability. There were several more people waiting to be interviewed, though, and it felt rushed.
The interview was quick and easy, with friendly questions that made me feel comfortable. It flowed naturally, didn’t feel stressful, and gave me a good chance to express myself confidently.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
My availability
What I did in my free time
What I was looking for in pay
The behavioral sit‑down interview went surprisingly well. It was straightforward, focused, and free of unnecessary pressure. The conversation moved efficiently, and by the end, I was offered the position on the spot.
Team Member applicants have rated the interview process at Panera Bread with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 74% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Team Member roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 27 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Panera Bread overall takes an average of 9 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Panera Bread as a Team Member according to 27 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 39%
Skills test: 22%
Personality test: 14%
Background check: 8%
Other: 6%
Presentation: 6%
Phone interview: 3%
Group panel interview: 3%
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