Panera Bread reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(18,762 total reviews)
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Paul Carbone

40% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Panera Bread has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 18,762 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Panera Bread employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

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19K reviews
5.0
Sep 24, 2017

Tough but rewarding in the long run

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A lot of growth for myself (started as a dishwasher in 2012). Excellent opportunity to give every associate and customer an opportunity to feel warm and welcome.

Cons

Work life balance is very tough, but is often reflective of the manager's abilities. Compensation is relatively fair, including qualifying for JV, albeit tough to accomplish. All challenges and cons are relevant to any middle management position.

3.0
May 20, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It is a job and they pay money, direct deposit. It is a decent place to work, they hire a lot of high schoolers and give people a chance. At first I think the employees aren't good at there job, but to think Panera is good at finding peoples potential. If people stick around they really hire super amazing people. 65% discount isn't bad and a lot times management gives free food. The social aspect is nice I like how there is time to get to know my coworkers and customers. This is good because I am a people person. It's not rocket science we just sell bread.

Cons

Hard work and not enough breaks. We only get one unpaid 30 min break. And this only happens if we work 6 Hrs+ and most of the time I don't take it. Employees don't stick around. Everyone does more then asked and doesn't get recognized. Busy lunch rush is madness, especially when unprepared.

5.0
Apr 4, 2016

Laid back part time job

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good tips easy work environment great discounts on food and other items very flexible with schedules opportunity for advancement

Cons

Tips can fluctuate hourly pay can be a little higher sometimes short staffed

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