Host/Hostess applicants have rated the interview process at IHOP with 1.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 64% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Host/Hostess roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 37 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 Host/Hostess according to 37 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 46%
IQ intelligence test: 11%
Background check: 7%
Personality test: 7%
Drug test: 7%
Skills test: 7%
Presentation: 6%
Other: 6%
Phone interview: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IHOP in Aug 2015
Interview
I didn't have much time to prepare. They called me and I came in an hour later. I talked to some of the hosts. It's good to go ahead make friends with them since they are the nicest. The boss really likes it if your bring a resume. They sat me down and asked me questions, and if they like you, they hire you on the spot and you go to work the next day to train. Make conversation. They really like someone who is positive and with a sense of humor.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at IHOP (Tucson, AZ) in Nov 2025
Interview
The interview process entailed of the Manager giving me a rundown of what to expect working there and ensuring if I was okay with all the listed duties, I wasn't asked many questions.
The interview process was straight forward. I went in, asked for an application, filled it out, spoke to the manager, and I got the job within a few days. One of the questions I asked was if they did direct deposit, and they don't, they give paper checks instead.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at IHOP (Alexandria, VA) in Apr 2023
Interview
I was waiting at a table, till the assistant manager came ask what position I was looking into. He gave me the papers to fill out and then asked me to come to the next part of the interview an other day. I come back and the manager asked when I can start working. I answered as soon as possible. He asked what do I want to do in my future and how long I plan to work there. I think I got hired because I could work as soon as possible, spoke Spanish, and would be working full-time.