I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at HMSHost (Atlanta, GA) in Apr 2012
Interview
After attending a job fair at the College Park Convention Center for airport jobs, I was contacted by a recruiter to interview. After interviewing with a manager one on one, I was offered a position in one of the new restaurants opening May 1st. I was instructed to take a drug test and be fingerprinted. However, that is where the process stops running smooth. I submitted to all of the tests approaching three weeks ago now and when I try to check the status, I am given the ole "don't call us, we'll call you" from virtually everyone in human resources. I understand they have a huge influx of new hires due to the number of people they needed to fill positions with. I just wish they would take the time to check the status of individuals who inquire. It's easy for them to say wait for the call because they are on someone's clock earning a paycheck. But for someone who has been out of work and diligently seeking it for the past three months, this hurts. Sill looking for my call to orientation to begin. Would love for it to be this week or early next... fingers crossed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the greatest challenges presented as a bartender from a customer service perspective?
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at HMSHost (Atlanta, GA) in Nov 2022
Interview
I arrived 4:10pm to my 4:30-5pm interview at the Chophouse. The staff was confused where the interview was to take place. The restaurant had tables dirty and staff just socializing not focus on the patrons and their needs. Finally a manager directed me to the third flood where the interview area. I interviewed with an African American man that was very distracted with everything else going on the airport. He was uninterested in the interview process. He asked me what position I was looking for, and I said Bartender. He then informed me that all Bartender positions were filled and they were looking for cashiers. I have been bartending for over 20 years and decline his offer. It was the worst interview I’ve ever had and if I knew they were not looking for bartenders I would not even apply to this company. It is very poorly run and I can see why they just looking for warm bodies not skilled workers.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at HMSHost (Richmond, BC) in Sep 2017
Interview
Recommended by a friend. Had one interview, 3 days of training. Training wasn’t done by bartenders and left a lot to be desired. No one seemed to know what they were doing, including management.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at HMSHost (Little Rock, AR) in Jul 2017
Interview
Got a call after about a month, he screened me on the phone, told me about the restaurant and asked me about my life. He then invited me to an on-site interview. It was short and standard. He didn't read off of a sheet and wasn't monotone or boring. It was a real, engaging conversation. I felt like he cared about what I was saying, and didn't feel the need to lie. I was very comfortable. John gave the best interview I've ever participated in because he was to the point, and aimed to get to know me as a person. You know if you get a good vibe off someone within 5 minutes, and I hate the droning interviews most companies conduct.
Bartender applicants have rated the interview process at HMSHost with 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 44% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Bartender roles take an average of 17 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at HMSHost overall takes an average of 15 days.
Common stages of the interview process at HMSHost as a Bartender according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 27%
Background check: 20%
Drug test: 17%
Phone interview: 13%
Other: 10%
Personality test: 7%
Group panel interview: 3%
Skills test: 3%
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