Front End Cashier applicants have rated the interview process at Panera Bread with 1.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 58% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Front End Cashier roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 19 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 Front End Cashier according to 19 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 42%
Drug test: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 11%
Presentation: 11%
Background check: 5%
Personality test: 5%
Group panel interview: 5%
Skills test: 5%
Other: 5%
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I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Denver, CO) in Oct 2019
Interview
Easy , smooth , up beat and friendly conversation in a quiet setting. the store was vibrant an the staff was Courteous an nice. Had to fill out application submit a resume and give some insight on myself personal & business ethics
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would I like to do back of house or front of house ?
I applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Redmond, WA) in Jun 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