Question 1

Is Panera Bread a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Panera Bread has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 19,123 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 49% of employees would recommend working at Panera Bread to a friend and 34% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Panera Bread have been left by employees working as Drive-Thru/Team Member, Administrative Assistant and Part Time Cashier.

Question 2

Does Panera Bread pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Panera Bread employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Panera Bread. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Panera Bread?

Accepted Answer

49% of Panera Bread employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Panera Bread 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Panera Bread?

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Associate (2105), Cashier (1787), Associate Trainer (847), Sales Associate/Cashier (574), Assistant Manager (548), Team Lead (481), Line Cook (448), Shift Supervisor (395), Sales Associate (385), Cashier/Barista (320), Baker (318), Manager (300), General Manager (289), Catering Coordinator (187), Team Member (169)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Panera Bread according to real employee reviews?

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"Great for people who have worked in food/retail/hospitality and want a more secure and challenging position" ((in 1035 reviews)); "Tips and great coworkers the best part was getting to know everyone over time and beholding a bond with people there and people that left." ((in 955 reviews)); "Very flexible hours and will do whatever they can to get you in and out when need be" ((in 849 reviews)); "With the right people you can get free pastrys and there is half off food and free drinks." ((in 636 reviews)); "Accommodating to flexible schedules and employees are always willing to assist when help is needed." ((in 441 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Panera Bread according to real employee reviews?

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"poor management and long exhausting days to get the work done as always improperly staffed." ((in 1775 reviews)); "The pay was low while I was there and raises came infrequently and were extremely low." ((in 1511 reviews)); "Associates and managers are rude and sarcastic in front of customers about other associates and managers." ((in 1014 reviews)); "Went on several more months with no raise while people were getting hired at up to $13/hr" ((in 231 reviews)); "Misleading hiring terms  and Extreme favoritism on the store and area level." ((in 133 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Panera Bread layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Panera Bread layoffs and their outlook for job security at Panera Bread in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Panera Bread locations?

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Saint Louis, Orlando, Chicago, New York, Tampa, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Houston, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Atlanta, San Diego, Miami, Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Boston, Richmond, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Raleigh, Ann Arbor, Philadelphia, Denver, Dallas, Nashville, Cleveland, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City

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