I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Darden (Horseheads, NY) in Sept 2011
Interview
At Olive Garden I was interviewed twice once by the service manager and then by the general manager. They both asked me if i wanted something to drink, but i was fine. Both interviews were standard "why do u want to work here, What experiences and skills to u have, What makes you a good fit to work here, what can you bring into the restaurant to make it a better place? these are just some off the questions I remember. I was also asked as a last question what is my favorite super hero? pretty off the wall but a great personality question and was fun to answer.
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.
