Panera Bread reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(18,788 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 18,788 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
4.0
Feb 25, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Surrounded by food, fun, hard-working people. The discounted food A "No Jerks" policy Excellent Benefits Flexible work schedule when requested Leave work feeling accomplished

Cons

It does not have the most competitive pay You are working non-stop all day with only a half-hour break Bakers are bounced around to many different locations

1.0
Feb 23, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The restaurant gave us a substantial discount on food (65% off). There were always plenty of hours for everyone who wanted to work.

Cons

Almost no chance of becoming a shift supervisor. Definitely must become a friend of the other supervisors to have shot. When something goes wrong, whoever can take the blame except the supervisor will be blamed, even if they did over and above already. Washing dishes is dangerous and back of the house work occasionally requires lifting 40lbs. Shift supervisors verbally abuse employees and let employees talk behind each others backs.

4.0
Feb 21, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The best reasons to work for panera besides the delicious food, is the co-workers. I have met some of th most amazing people working for the company and it has helped me network for other opportunities.

Cons

The pay isnt that great and there isnt much chance of earning enough to pay bills. If you are just working for some extra cash it is fine. The highest raise you can get at a review is arond 15 cents.

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