Panera Bread reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(18,780 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 18,780 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
Nov 6, 2011

Pleasant

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The food and discount was nice, teamwork was emphasized, sales goals rewarded with prizes, did i mention the food was good?

Cons

The managers paid no attention to the other employees it seemed, scheduling was unfair and most managers had favorites they promoted

1.0
Nov 3, 2011

Horrible

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-I am good friends with all of my coworkers -Free bakery items at the end of the night

Cons

-poor management -long shifts with no breaks (if you're over 18) -no recognitions of accomplishments, but one mistake and you're called out for it -rarely get a raise

5.0
Oct 16, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Discount Great Job Flexible Hours

Cons

Being a minor prevents you from doing certain things but it's because of state law and not the business it self.

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