Server/Waiter applicants have rated the interview process at The Cheesecake Factory with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 79% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Server/Waiter roles take an average of 15 days to get hired, when considering 59 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at The Cheesecake Factory overall takes an average of 10 days.
Common stages of the interview process at The Cheesecake Factory as a Server/Waiter according to 59 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 35%
Skills test: 11%
Personality test: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Background check: 9%
Phone interview: 8%
Drug test: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Other: 2%
Group panel interview: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory (Fort Lauderdale, FL) in Nov 2017
Interview
Was consistent with most corporate restaurant interviews, including a personality test and other multiple choice questions. They asked the common questions like previous work experience, ability to handle stressful situations and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays. I was invited in for an interview about three weeks after posting an application.
I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory (Fresno, CA)
Interview
Short and immediately hired. I will say they hire based mainly on recommendations from other employees. But the interview was good and I was explained everything that would be needed from me (licenses, food cards, etc) and they love open availability on the weekends.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory (Los Angeles, CA) in Jul 2025
Interview
The interviewer was nice, and the interview was fairly straightforward. Not too many questions were asked. The environment was nice, and the workers seemed happy to be there. Really great experience.
informal chat, getting to know you, one round. I would say that it is more about knowing your personality but of course you are also tested practically too. For instance, can you work under pressure, can you work well with other people - the stuff that shows your personality more so than grades.