Panera Bread Expands Hiring Nationwide

Panera Bread announced a large-scale hiring push on October 2, 2026, listing 5,264 new openings across multiple functions, from Restaurant Team Members and Catering Leads to Sr. Manager, Software Engineer and Director-level roles. The postings indicate both front-line roles with hourly pay plus tips and professional roles across technology and operations, signaling a broad effort to support growth and operations across the U.S.

Postings cover dozens of states and numerous cities, including Lansdowne, Newark, Fenton, Newton, and more, reflecting widespread expansion. The roles include part-time and full-time positions, various shifts, and opportunities in both store operations and support functions such as human resources, benefits, analytics, and digital loyalty.

The scale underscores Panera's ongoing investment in its operations and technology platforms, aiming to improve service delivery and efficiency as it expands its footprint.