I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Los Angeles, CA) in May 2013
Interview
Well, I applied online on friday and 2 hours later the manager called me. We set up an interview for Monday afternoon, the interview went good real layed back, asking me question less on skill and qualifications, but more on personality and goals, how long I planned to be with the company. I left that interview feeling I had the job at the end he said things like "ya I don't see why u would get the job" I felt like we were almost buddies. He said that he would call me in a couple of days, 4 days later on friday (after not hearing from him) I ring him up and he tells me that they would make a decision in a couple days, they call me in to fill out some papers and I'm in!
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!