Panera Bread reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(18,794 total reviews)
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Paul Carbone

40% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Panera Bread has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 18,794 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 12, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Starting out pay was better than i expected. easy to move up if management sees youre a hard worker. discount on food. really good managers. flexible hours. work around your family life (if they can)

Cons

every panera is different and your managers can make you love or hate your job. no free food at the end of the night. some trainers are rude and boss you around.

4.0
Sep 9, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The atmosphere is fantastic. It really makes you feel like you are in a good place. Employees are treated very well overall. Panera hires from a great pool of people. Flexible hours. Not to mention the great food! Also most of the managers I have interacted with are very laid back and friendly

Cons

Decent pay, could have been a little higher. Wasn't a fan of not being able to take extra food after closing for the day (not sure if this is still restricted)

1.0
Sep 6, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Great management compensation until you near the end of your contract. . .

Cons

No work/life balance and you better not EVER need to take time off. . . FMLA isn't even adhered to if they can get away with it. Upper management would coach Mid managers on how to "get around" FMLA regulations.

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