I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at HMSHost (Milwaukee, WI) in July 2014
Interview
Phone screen by HR generalist followed by in-person with HR generalist and store manager. Not too tough. Basic, common questions about bar service and work habits. They were concerned whether an experienced person would relate well to union-employees that had been at the airport for 20+ years. They asked about previous positions and what was good and bad about those jobs.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do/say if a co-worker with more seniority told you how to do your job?
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 Sept 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 July 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.