I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Winnetka, IL) in May 2013
Interview
-I applied and on the next day a manager asked for an interview at my convenience
-There where two interview from two different manager in two different days
-Both managers where nice and made the interview comfortable
-Questions brought up: Tell me about yourself? What is your previous work experience? How long do you see yourself working here? If a customer entered, looked around, and looked confused what would you do?
-Interviews where similar
-Hired on the spot on the second interview
-Was given a date to attend Planet Bread. Orientation in other words.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All questions given were reasonable and expected. My experience was nice and comfortable.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Panera Bread
Interview
The process was super casual in the sense that the manager made me feel at ease, considering it was my first job, and asked a lot about my competency in dealing with everyday customers. 1 round of interview, and the turnaround was about 2 weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Scenarios for handling everyday customers. This goes beyond just helping customers with orders; it goes into situations like allergy information and how to calm customers down.
good questions and nice environment for people that applies to all he positions. there is not discrimination of race, sexuality or gender in any restaurant. it as a very fast hiring process. not complicated applications or interviews.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Huntington Beach, CA) in Jun 2014
Interview
Post 1st interview at Seal Beach, CA, I was given a 2nd interview at my desired location-Main Street at Huntington Beach. Manager Casey was not at all what I expected: sincerely kind and incredibly easy to talk to. Asked me 'what's your fave movie?' and 'have you ever had a confrontation with co-workers?'. Easy questions and an easy-to-talk-to manager. Also got a free drink from a warm cashier. Great atmosphere.
The only flaw? Being told to wait a few days for a call, to see if I make it to a 3rd interview. Inconvenient and crazy!
