Candidates applying for Sous Chef roles take an average of 5 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Gate Gourmet overall takes an average of 21 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Gate Gourmet as a Sous Chef according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 25%
One on one interview: 25%
Background check: 13%
Drug test: 13%
Personality test: 13%
Skills test: 13%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I interviewed at Gate Gourmet (Dulles, VA) in Jun 2011
Interview
Took a month before i heard from them about he position, the application process works thru the recruiter in Atlanta. Interview was easy. Trade test. chef/director Interview and GM interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard Question what is the most difficult job you have done and how did you handle it. how do work under stress, have you worked in a union environment,
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Gate Gourmet (Orlando, FL) in Sep 2013
Interview
Got a call from Corp Office in Atlanta for Sous Chef position at the flight kitchen in Orlando. I have previous airline experience so thought it would be a good fit. Corp HR did a phone screen then gave me info for the Orlando GM. Contacted him and set up interview time. Met with GM who gave me a tour of the huge facility and a good overview of the operation. After hearing all about the company and the local operation, salary negotiations started. Not much to negotiate; salary was low to begin with but I would have accepted to get out of present employment. Salary range between high/low was only $2k per year, I suggested my experience was inline with the "high end" given my previous experience. GM suggests that I meet with the Chef, who would be my supervisor.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Never was able to interview with the Chef, after several emails to the GM (unreturned) and calls to the facility, was unable to even leave a message with the chef. Saw a post on a job board for a first cook for same Orlando location. Leads me to believe that the present First cook was promoted, using me as a "backup candidate" if he/she declined.