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      Panera Bread

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      Panera Bread reviews

      3.4

      49% would recommend to a friend

      (18,804 total reviews)
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      Paul Carbone

      40% approve of CEO

      34% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.2

      Culture & values

      3.2

      Work/Life balance

      3.0

      Career opportunities

      2.9

      Senior management

      2.9

      Compensation and benefits

      Panera Bread has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 18,804 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Panera Bread employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      19K reviews
      4.0
      Jun 3, 2015

      Night Baker

      Night baker
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      A fairly straightforward job with minimal complications if people work together and the daytime crew and bakery managers maintain communication with those in my position. It's satisfying to look at the bakery case and realize that you've made something beautiful, especially when others do not put similar pride into their work.

      Cons

      The hours can be difficult. We are not creatures of the night, although coincidentally I have worked with some strange characters that have made me prefer baking solo rather than with another baker depending on the situation. You do have to be aware of security issues at night, though I am thankful for some of the steps that management has taken to help ensure our safety.

      3.0
      May 30, 2015

      management

      Manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Some aspect of a quality of life.

      Cons

      Too much Micromanaging. Rather do paperwork then run your shift

      1.0
      May 21, 2015

      Horrible Experience

      Associate trainer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      None.

      Cons

      This has been one of the worst experiences of work in my life. They will give you no breaks at all, and if you ask for one the management will literally ignore you and not give you one. The leadership at Panera is horrific, and that seems to be the case for the entire company. The company does not train its "managers" on proper standards and procedures or even basic leadership practices. Minors work crazy hours at my location, I used to be a manager of a different establishment and know rules and laws of labor and Panera does not seem to follow 85% of those regulations. Panera does not have the ability to keep and maintain top talent, which is why you are surrounded by immature children or people who do not have half a brain. It is non-stop unprofessional conversations and actions, almost all of my management team smoked pot together and some of them actually had relations with underaged minors in my location. When the general manager found out about any of those inappropriate activities, he did nothing. Panera is a disgusting company to work for, if you have any self dignity and morales, DO NOT work here. Can't wait till I finish my last two weeks.

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