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IHOP interviews FAQs
Server/Hostess applicants have rated the interview process at IHOP with 1.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 40% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Server/Hostess roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at IHOP overall takes an average of 5 days.
Common stages of the interview process at IHOP as a Server/Hostess according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 44%
Drug test: 11%
Personality test: 11%
Presentation: 11%
Background check: 11%
Skills test: 11%
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I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at IHOP (Mobile, AL) in Dec 2014
Interview
Went smooth the interviewer was very understanding that it was my first interview. He didn't rush me nor did he judge my stuttering. He made it easy for me to calm down to talk.
My interview was quick and easy. Went in to dine and decided to apply, had my “interview” right after I ordered and was told what day to come in to fill out paperwork to start
Basic 1 on 1 interview with the manager. The process took 1 day and the manager asked the standard behavioral interview questions. They then asked about availability and gave an offer on the spot
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IHOP (East Providence, RI) in Nov 2017
Interview
I applied online and got a call back the next day. Came in the following day and did the interview. She didn't really ask me any questions, just told me about the job and what it required
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you able to perform the duties this job requires?