Panera Bread – Bad management, friends get special treatment and are not required to do their job. Other employees are fantastic. Most of the customers are absolutely wonderful and I now call friend. New hires paid higher rates than long time employees. | Comparably

Panera Bread – Bad management, friends get special treatment and are not required to do their job. Other employees are fantastic. Most of the customers are absolutely wonderful and I now call friend. New hires paid higher rates than long time employees.

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Bad management, friends get special treatment and are not required to do their job. Other employees are fantastic. Most of the customers are absolutely wonderful and I now call friend. New hires paid higher rates than long time employees.

What did you like most about the interview process?

Quick and comfortable. Everyone was really kind.

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

The customers are wonderful ?

What are some of the best things about your team?

Most are willing to help with any issue and are fun to be around

What does the leadership team need to get better at?

Need a manager who is able to address employee issues and not just look the other way all the time

What's going wrong and how can it be improved?

Closing management does not adhere to cleaning procedures. Morning rush is terrible due to dining area a total mess almost every day.

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

There's no paid time off or bonuses. The employees that bust their butt's would feel seen if they got a bonus for going above and beyond.

Other Employee Reviews for Panera Bread

What do you like best about the leadership team?

The enthusiasm

Leadership review from Operations Dept
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

More benefit overtime pay for holidays

Compensation review from Customer Support Dept
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

Paid minimum wage for hard work

Compensation review from Customer Support Dept
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