I applied online. I interviewed at Darden (Phoenix, AZ) in Dec 2012
Interview
Applied for new restaurant opening was called for an interview a week later.Meet a current employee on the way to the interview,he said just be nice and if you have previos job experience you have a good chance.My interview time didnt make sense 12:00 noon.The place was busy and customer to employee ratio was probably 50-50 everyboby was nice and said "Hello".My interview manager didnt even work at this location she was just helping out Cari was her name.She pretty much asked the common interview questions,she didnt seem impressed with my knowledge of company or thier menu.Asked me if I could wait around for an hiring manager to talk to,this while the restaurant was filling up,we were at a BIG booth.Iwaited, second interview never happened,was told they would call me.I did a follow up call a week later hostess never put me thru or manager didnt want to talk me.No call back,no job.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Darden (Cutler Bay, FL)
Interview
My personal experience was positive. The first interview was with the direct manager. The second one was on the same day with the general manager. The process was very fast. The day after the interview we filled the paperwork and I started working the next day
3 step process. Online application. Interviewed by different managers. Asked a series of questions. Dress is considered. Be professional and polite. Be honest about availability also as that will come into play later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about yourself
What would you do in x situation
The interviews are not too difficult. I would say that having the basic knowledge of service industry would greatly higher your chance of employment or scoring that second interview but it is not required.