I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Herndon, VA) in Mar 2019
Interview
It was pretty easy going, the manager was very calm and interested mostly in hearing about myself and what I could offer towards Panera. The manager also asked about things such as my schooling situation, what hours I would be able to work, and things such as that
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself? Why do you want to work here? Why choose Panera?
I applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Redmond, WA) in June 2026
Interview
1) Inform a member that you're there for an application
2) Sit and wait for the manager to come and speak to you
3) They will ask a few questions then say we'll call you back
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1) What is your availability
2) What do you do in your free time
3) Why would you be a good fit
4) Prior work experience
5) Are you flexible
It was fine and not that bad. It was just fairly easy because I was transferred from another Panera Bread. They asked me simple questions based on my experience in the food industry.
it was a good time with good management but sometimes got. busy in the city it was a good time with good management but sometimes got. busy in the city