Barista applicants have rated the interview process at Panera Bread with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 73% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Barista roles take an average of 4 days to get hired, when considering 11 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Panera Bread overall takes an average of 9 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Panera Bread as a Barista according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 35%
IQ intelligence test: 18%
Skills test: 12%
Presentation: 12%
Drug test: 12%
Background check: 6%
Phone interview: 6%
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I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Issaquah, WA) in Sep 2014
Interview
I applied with a simple online application via PaneraBread.com. The interview was friendly and quick, and a job offer was presented at the end of the interview. I began work within several days.
Very simple and straightforward, I just got asked basic questions. It was a smooth process. I got interviewed by the managers and it was fairly straightforward and welcoming. I got asked about my previous experiences with food service and my availability.
the interview was rather quick. we talked about customer service in general. then if i there was any previous experience in food and beverage. Were there any customer service skills and team work skills
I applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread in Jan 2023
Interview
Very chill, easy interview. I met with the assistant manager of the store. I discussed my previous retail experience as well as my availability and was offered the job on the spot.