I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Safeway (San Francisco, CA) in June 2016
Interview
Very simple and straightforward. Got called in after applying online 3 days before. Sat down with a hiring rep at my local Safeway and answered some basic questions. My only problem was that they don't really have a clear idea of the hours that you will work, and they push you to extend your "preferred hours" in order to be able to schedule you as they please.
I submitted an application in store and got called in to do an in person interview. The manager was super easy to talk to and had been with the store a long time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work in the deli versus other departments?
It was very informative and I felt comfortable with the knowledge that my interview would be considered with the utmost thought. I did not land the position, but have no ill will, they were right in the deli did not suit me. A barista position was far more paletteable
pretty easy and straightforward tho didn't get the job. probably shouldve done more prep. didn't have much experience with deli work which may have been why i didn't get the job but oh well