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      Hourly Associate Interview

      Jun 30, 2012
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Panera Bread in Jun 2012

      Interview

      I applied to a Panera, and had forgotten that I even applied. It was about two weeks after I applied online that I got a call to come in for an interview. I went to the interview the next day, and it was done in the dining area. The manager didn't really ask typical interview questions, they were more to actually get to know me, like "What do you like to do in your free time?", "What are you majoring in?", "What is an accomplishment you are most proud of & why?", etc. It was more to see how you are off-script. He didn't have my application in front of him or anything, & he didn't read off any questions or write down any notes. He was coming up with questions off the top of his head. Basically, the interview was more "conversational" than interview-ish. After he was done, he told me to wait, and he came back with a different manager. That manager sat down with me, and asked most of the same type of questions.Between both managers, the whole thing took about 20-25 minutes. Both of them were really nice, and the seemed to like me, the first manager especially. They said I would know if I got the position in a week. Fingers crossed!

      Interview questions [4]

      Question 1

      "What is an accomplishment you are most proud of and why?"
      Answer question

      Question 2

      "What are YOUR expectations of excellent service?"
      Answer question

      Question 3

      "Why Panera?"
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      Question 4

      "I've interview (x number of) people. What makes YOU stand out, & why should I hire YOU?"
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      Other Hourly Associate Interview Reviews for Panera Bread

      Hourly Associate Interview

      Aug 11, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      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.
      Answer question

      Hourly Associate Interview

      Aug 27, 2020
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Panera Bread

      Interview

      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.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      how do you feel about working in a team
      1 Answer

      Hourly Associate Interview

      Jun 12, 2014
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Huntington Beach, CA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      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!

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Unexpected question: What's your favorite movie?
      1 Answer
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