People come and go. - Associate Panera Bread Employee Review

3.0
Jun 19, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Panera has great food, depending on who works there and how diligent the employees are at providing customer service. Everyone knows everyone.

Cons

Work becomes too routine to the point where it feels like you've become a zombie. Management rules with an iron hand, and can be too picky at times. Customers also will complain about the most miniscule things.

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5.0
May 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free food, just getting free food

Cons

Actually your discount to free food hits your p&l

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There were some great coworkers and some nice moments, but those can be found in any other food service job.

Cons

Dirty with bugs that weren't given the time of day by HR. The general managers were intense in a way of always being in a pissy mood.

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