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      Sales Associate/Cashier Interview

      8 Jun 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Huntington Beach, CA
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Huntington Beach, CA) in Jun 2016

      Interview

      The first interview was a group interview and it was quick, professional and the young woman conducting it seemed smart and nice. My second interview was the complete opposite. I was twenty minutes early to my scheduled interview and sat down to wait and continue preparing. The tables at the Westminster, Ca. location were all dirty, as was the floor. There was no evidence that anyone as there to interview me, so at 5 minutes past my interview time I asked a group of employees that were training together. A younger woman looked me up and down and literally sneered and glared menacingly at me! I was shocked. I apologized for interrupting and asked if there was a manager. The woman that sneered was the manager! She had no name tag. She knew nothing about the interview. She said she would come out and talk to me after she was done with her group. During my half-hour wait (the group had long since been done) I called the corporate office to see if I had made a mistake and was only able to leave a message. Finally another young woman came out and interviewed me. She did not have my resume or any information, and did not offer me a drink, which she apologized for after. She told me the other woman was the cafe manager and had not checked her emails, so she didn't know I was scheduled to come. I knew right away that the manager would not hire me because I unintentionally make it look like like she wasn't doing her job, by not checking emails and being prepared. I would have been quite happy with a friendly "i'll be right with you", but a death-stare and leaving me with no idea as to whether she was even going to come out was nerve-wracking. The woman that interviewed me talked about cleanliness competitions with other stores and friendly, home-like environment, but my experience was the opposite. The floor had pieces of food everywhere and the tables were mostly dirty, it was not busy. I was treated with distain, even though outside of applying for a job, I am a customer. However, after this experience I would not accept a job from this location, and I certainly will go to other cafe's instead of choosing Panera.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      The questions were mostly about availability.
      1 Answer

      Other Sales Associate/Cashier interview reviews for Panera Bread

      Sales Associate/Cashier Interview

      10 Jun 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Pittsburgh, PA
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Panera Bread (Pittsburgh, PA)

      Interview

      Received a call to schedule interview, went in and met with team member. Friendly, and very informative. Learned about the company and enjoyed the process. My only concern would be the hours.

      Sales Associate/Cashier Interview

      30 Oct 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Declined offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Panera Bread

      Interview

      To start there was one Call and then a few days later there was one in person interview. it all took about 30 mins total. everyone was on the call.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      what made you want to work here
      Answer question

      Sales Associate/Cashier Interview

      6 Sept 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread

      Interview

      Good interview , STAR method to answer questions. Should go prepared to give a good interview in order to get the job . Think I will get an offer .

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What are your professional goals
      1 Answer

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