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      Ok place to work for - General Manager Panera Bread Employee Review

      3.0
      Aug 10, 2011
      General manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The hours are good compared to most food service jobs. The latest you'll get home is 11pm if that. Nice atmosphere. Fast paced environment. Hands-on approach is a must. Lot of teamwork amongst your staff. Great, growing company.

      Cons

      I work for a franchise. Lot of favoritism. Hard to get recognition. Budgets in food cost are very difficult to achieve, they expect the world. Bonuses are so far backed up you'll be lucky to get one which is decent, it's like playing a scratch off ticket.

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      5.0
      May 3, 2026
      General manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Free food, just getting free food

      Cons

      Actually your discount to free food hits your p&l

      2.0
      Jul 13, 2026
      Team lead
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      There were some great coworkers and some nice moments, but those can be found in any other food service job.

      Cons

      Dirty with bugs that weren't given the time of day by HR. The general managers were intense in a way of always being in a pissy mood.

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