You have to ask yourself, why are there so many job openings for managers at Panera Bread? Well, let me tell you...it is because managers are quitting, not getting fired (for the most part). Assistant Managers are treated like expendable trash at Panera Bread. We are expected to work AT LEAST 50 hours a week (although they tell you 45 when you interview, don't believe that). If you request time off your GM will give you attitude and grief about it because that means they may actually have to do some work in your absence! Speaking of GMs they are not required to work nights or weekends, so guess who's social life is ruined...that's right..yours! The associates are either treated like crap or royalty depending on how much the GM likes them. So if they are bffs with the GM, which happens often, then they get away with murder but if the GM has some sort of issue with them then they are walking on eggshells no matter how great of a job they do. If you are an experienced manager DO NOT APPLY TO WORK AT PANERA BREAD UNLESS YOU ARE ONE STEP AWAY FROM BEING HOMELESS AND HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS! You only get promoted because of who you know and if they like you! Competance and hardwork are irrelevant! I cannot wait for the day a submit my two weeks notice, it is already typed and ready to go!
