I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory in Nov 2008
Interview
When ever you apply to a restaurant, you want to go in between 2 and 4 monday thru thursday. At my store, I went in on a monday (the slowest day) and filled out an application. I sat back down and waited for a manager. I got an interview right away. they ask the normal questions, that go along with any customer service job. I was told to come back the next day to speak with the GM. I went back and he said congrats, you have the job. I filled out paper work and started a week later.
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Question 1
If you have worked in a restaurant, there is no unexpected question.
I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory (Bridgewater, NJ)
Interview
Nice and easy, the process was simple and smooth, they asked about previous experience, and that's really it. If you are looking to work somewhere with higher checks, go here.
I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory (Washington, DC)
Interview
Pretty straightforward, they ask about your experience and how you would deal with certain customers. They ask about problem solving skills and customer service scenarios. They ask what you want from the job and where you see yourself in 5 years.
Simple interview process. Go in person and answer some basic questions with floor manager and they'll let you know if you got the job or not pretty much right there. Pretty sure everyone will get in.