I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Panera Bread (New York, NY) in Nov 2011
Interview
I applied online for cashier position. Two weeks later received a phone call to schedule interview for the following friday and 10 am. I showed up to the interview with black pants and a nice dressing shirt. Show people was wearing jeans and sneaker, wasn't very professional if u ask me. The interview process was 1 on 1. My interview took place with the manager and general manager. They asked you why panera bread? do u have customer sevice skills? can you handle an agry customer? The interview was straight to the point with the questions. I answer each questions to the best of my ability. After all the questions, I was offered the position on the spot but they told me exactly what my position entitles. I will be making coffees/teas. I will be delivered people their food at their tables and cleaning up after they finish their food. I will be cleaning the bathrooms for the customers and making sure it stay stock with tissues etc. Than they offered me a salary of 8.00 an hr when i was getting paid 11.00 at my prior job. They took cashier and turn it into a janitor,barista jobs all in one. Instead of hiring the people specialized in those positions. I turned the job down because all that work doesn't qualify as a cashier position especially not at 8.00 an hour.
I interviewed at Panera Bread (Virginia Beach, VA)
Interview
The manager that took care of my interview was amazing. Asked me questions like why I wanted to work there, my strengths, my weaknesses, what does warmth mean to me, what i would do in certain situations.
In Annapolis there were 2 interviews they asked me why I wanted to work there my pass experience in previous job & my availability honestly it was relatively easy and they were down to earth
it was a good process and they asked for my background and any other relevant expericen. They were very welcoming and allowed me to talk about my past and ask as many questions as i had.