Beware - Assistant Manager Panera Bread Employee Review

1.0
Aug 21, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Most of the people are very nice to work with, some of the training is good.

Cons

A lot of micro management, Head manager does not lead by example. I feel a lot of back stabbing among management going on. I would have to question motives and how competent managent is. Lied about hours work when hiring. They told everyone I talked to that they would work 45 hrs, when 50 hrs or more is required, otherwise you are in trouble. Company does not followed its own mission statement. Do not trust what you hear when interviewing.

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5.0
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Pros

Easy to get hired as a high school student Flexible hours if you communicate well

Cons

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3.0
Jul 25, 2026
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Pros

Hourly rate so anything over 40 hrs is 1.5x your pay rate. Customers can be really great

Cons

Poor leadership. Corporate does not seem to take care of employees working in the cafes or support roles. I worked for the company for over 20 years and had a great relationship with my DRO and GM and my raise (I got 1 raise over a 2 year period) was $.85. That’s less than a .35% increase and is basically insulting. The company needs to Realize if they wants their goals met, they need to show appreciate to those trying to achieve them.

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