I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Texas Roadhouse (Portage, MI) in June 2013
Interview
Comfortable and way easy to talk to. Even the staff were coming in during to talk. It's a very relaxed process, and they do give you everything upfront. Just know how much they strive in their testing. It will be a long process before you begin making tips, but you do get compensated with a higher pay rate. Very fair.
In person with multiple people being interviewed at the same time as you, usually starts with the manager and if they like you, they would introduce you and the owner of the restaurant will interview you and give you the job on the spot.
Easy and straightforward. Talk about your experience and why you want to work there. Hired me on spot and organized my orientation days. Worked with my schedule and accept seasonal work.