4.0
Jun 3, 2014
Former employee, more than 5 years
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros
I loved all of the great friends I gained during my time with Panera. I moved swiftly from hourly associate to catering coordinator to shift supervisor to assistant manager to general manager so the opportunity for advancement is there for the taking. I gained a lot of great managment experience. I really appreciated the ability to make my own schedule as a general manager.
Cons
The biggest challenge as a general manager is managing your time and staying on task so you don't end up working way longer than necessary. The company asks that certain goals be met and it takes a motivated, energetic, and positive person to get the team on board and focused on accomplishing them.