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      Crew Member Interview

      30 Aug 2011
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Panera Bread in Aug 2011

      Interview

      A few days after I finished an online application, I got a call back from a manager at Panera. I scheduled an interview for later that week and wore just a button down shirt and some nice dress pants. My interviewer was very nice and went through exactly what I'd be doing at Panera, the way they'd train me (first basically busing, then the line, then cashiering, then possible barista) and if I were to get hired, how I'd have to go to two training meeting things. She also discussed how it was possible to move up and times they had reviews. It seemed to be going well and she covered the usual questions (why do you want to work here? what hours can you work? what are you most proud of? hobbies?) and made sure to let me know that she was going to have the head manager call me for another interview. She kept her promise and called back the next day and I scheduled my second interview for two days later. I came a little less dressed to impress (I wore a polo and the same dress pants, probably not the wisest decision I've ever made) than the first interview and was somewhat distracted/derailed since I ran into a friend's ex boyfriend waiting to let the head manager I was there. He was very nice but I got pretty jittery and started talking with my hands a lot, so I wasn't surprised I didn't get the job. He said he'd call me Monday, and it's 11:32 PM on Monday night and still no call. Edit: actually, I just got the job yesterday. Which was surprising, but I've accepted and now have orientation on Monday. So it's kind of weird how things worked out. I'm not really crazy that I had to wait ages to find out I got a job, especially since I have interviewed other places since then. But I am grateful that they did hire me. So, moral of the story: relax. You probably will do much better than you think.

      Interview questions [5]

      Question 1

      Tell me about yourself.
      1 Answer

      Question 2

      What's your biggest weakness?
      1 Answer

      Question 3

      Why Panera Bread?
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      Question 4

      What can you bring to my restaurant?
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      Question 5

      Anything you want to say? This is your last chance to wow me.
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      Other Crew Member interview reviews for Panera Bread

      Crew Member Interview

      16 Mar 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Panera Bread

      Interview

      Very short and brief, they don't look at your application until the interview, which is disappointing since they were looking for longer-term candidates instead of seasonal. If looking for seasonal work, make sure to ask if they are hiring for seasonal employees before applying!

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How long will you be there?
      Answer question

      Crew Member Interview

      5 Jan 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Panera Bread

      Interview

      30 minute interview with 10 behavioral questions with the manager and a crew member present. Was held in the dining room and was business casual attire. Pleasant experience with great people

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is your biggest strength and why?
      Answer question

      Crew Member Interview

      10 Apr 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Prattville, AL
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Panera Bread (Prattville, AL)

      Interview

      Pretty simple basic interview what hours I was was looking for and when i could work . if I could work weekends the usual basic stuff . What I liked to do with my free time and any hobbies I enjoy

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What I like to do with my free time
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