Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Darden with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 83% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Manager roles take an average of 20 days to get hired, when considering 19 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Darden overall takes an average of 12 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Darden as a Manager according to 19 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 18%
One on one interview: 16%
Skills test: 16%
Phone interview: 15%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Background check: 10%
Personality test: 6%
Presentation: 5%
Group panel interview: 3%
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Three interview process. First was a phone interview with a regional manager tat was a typical half hour question and answer type conversation. Second was a face to face interview at the restaurant with the same regional manager. The third was face to face with the GM of the restaurant. The final two interviews lasted an hour each and an offer was made later that day. I was able to negotiate the offer up 10%.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Darden (King of Prussia, PA) in Nov 2024
Interview
The interview went great. The director of operations did a great job of explaining expectations and the skill set. They were looking for for the current position and explained that there is room for growth within the company. Looking forward to hearing back.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Darden (South Yarmouth, MA) in Mar 2023
Interview
It was great! It was very informative, and I really enjoyed it. As a manager in the past, I will take the skills they used for my future interviews. I am glad I went, but did decline the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where do you see yourself in 5 years as the Manager here?