Pros
Great co-workers Great discount (my store gave 70% off) Free soft drinks Free coffee (very helpful on those opening shifts!) At the end of every night, we gave our remaining bakery items (Bagels, breads, and a ton of pastries) to food banks and various charities in our community, which I loved.
Cons
Managers treat you like you are their property. Absolutely no respect for the employees. They believe that your life revolves around Panera and Panera alone. No respect for wanting to get a 2nd job, even if it is to help your family out. Want a day off? "Good luck" (in the words of my former GM). Be expected to stay late even if you can't. If you're injured, you'll just have to work through it. Managers texting and calling on their cell phones constantly, then actually trying to take your phone from you as if you were in high school. MAJOR favoritism. At least 3 new people hired a week. Not caring about family issues and if you need a day off for it. No respect for ones personal life. Lots of talking down from Managment.