Server applicants have rated the interview process at Applebee's 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 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Server roles take an average of 5 days to get hired, when considering 364 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 Server according to 364 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 38%
Personality test: 14%
Skills test: 12%
Background check: 8%
Presentation: 6%
Phone interview: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Drug test: 5%
Other: 3%
Group panel interview: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Applebee's (Lawrenceville, NJ) in Jun 2011
Interview
Basically the manager wanted us to run the interview to prove we could engage well on the spot with tables. The manager was welcoming and made the expectations for the job very clear from the beginning. Basic questions were asked and answered but it was more about seeing if you are comfortable starting conversations with new people and in stressful situations. The interviewer was the general manager and was very receptive to questions asked. He was friendly but honest about what to expect and how he expected you to act.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you okay working without a set out time? Meaning sometimes you may not be out at a set time if the restaurant is busy.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Applebee's
Interview
In person interview. They asked many personality fit questions. Seemed like they care more about if you fit their vibe rather than your experience or aptitude as a server. Quite liked my interviewer honestly.
“The interview process typically starts with an application review, followed by an interview with the manager to assess customer service skills, availability, and experience. Depending on the role, there may be situational or behavioural questions to understand how candidates handle teamwork, fast-paced environments, and customer interactions. Successful candidates may then proceed to onboarding and training.”
Did an interview with assistant manager, lasted five minutes and they wanted to do another interview with the head manager.
Only asked me two questions which was weird, I never had an interview like that before.
Pretty pointless imo and I don't think they respect your time well - from reading other reviews it seems quite unconviential though so maybe it was just a weird store.