Host applicants have rated the interview process at Applebee's with 1.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 63% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Host roles take an average of 6 days to get hired, when considering 124 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Applebee's overall takes an average of 8 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Applebee's as a Host according to 124 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 43%
Personality test: 9%
Skills test: 9%
Background check: 9%
Presentation: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Drug test: 5%
Phone interview: 5%
Other: 4%
Group panel interview: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Applebee's (Waterloo, IA) in Oct 2015
Interview
I met with two separate managers on the same day. Both interviews were about 10 minutes each. You will talk to the General manager and the Manager of the host/servers or kitchen staff depending on what position you applied for. The restaurant is always busy so coming in early means you will only have to wait even longer for the manager to get to you. Business casual or professional leave a good impression.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Do you have any previous experience working in a restaurant?"
"What would you do to make a guest new to Applebee's feel welcomed?"
"Explain a situation where you made a mistake. What did you do to fix it?"
"Explain a situation where a customer was unhappy with their service."
This was a pretty easy interview process. I was asked if I had ever dealt with difficult people and to say what was my motivation for wanting to work at Applebees. It was overall very chill and I enjoyed it.
It was very simple, on the Applebee's web site, I selected a place and position. Answered about 5 mostly contact related questions and then selected a time for a 1st interview. I think they mostly wanted to see that I was early, dressed nicely (but I didn't wear a tie), and had a pleasant personality via a smile and firm handshake. I was called back for 2nd interview. I am currently waiting to hear back, but think I got the job.
From start to finish, it was smooth, respectful, and focused on getting to know me as a person and my skills. The interviewers were friendly and made me feel at ease, which really helped to reduce any nerves. I appreciated how the process emphasized a conversation rather than just formal questioning, allowing me to showcase my strengths in a natural way. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I felt valued throughout the entire process."