I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Panera Bread (East Hanover, NJ) in Jan 2013
Interview
Casual and conversational, the manager was very hospitable and offered me coffee as we sat down. We reviewed my resume and then he asked some situational questions in addition to the usual questions about why I chose the job, and what days I was available to work.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is one thing you consider important to providing good customer service?
You get a call to interview In person with one manager and then if you pass that round you interview with the store manager might depend on store to store
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was it like working with a difficult co worker
I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Charlotte, NC)
Interview
I walked into the store in the morning maybe an hour before lunch rush on a weekday and was pretty much immediately able to meet with a manager and review my application.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Preferred hours and pay (though this is more courtesy it seemed than actually paying attention — the manager was ALWAYS upset abt people asking for select hours off even when asking weeks in advance)
very quick and easy. I applied online and then went in person to have an interview with the general manager. Just a couple of questions about availability and experience (I had none but they trained me and it was pretty easy)