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      Host Interview

      30 May 2013
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience

      Other Host interview reviews for Darden

      Host Interview

      3 Apr 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Dallas, TX
      Declined offer
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Darden in Mar 2013

      Interview

      I was sent an e-mail several weeks after applying online to set up an interview within two days if I was interested in the position. I called and was put on hold for about 20 minutes, briefly interviewed, and proceeded to set up the interview for that Thursday. Upon arrival, I was directed by the hostess to sit in the cafe area and wait for my interviewer. Turns out the person who was supposed to interview me was not able to make it to the interview, so I was interviewed by the sales manager. She requested that I return later that afternoon for another interview with the front of house manager, however, I was unavailable at that time so scheduled for an interview the next day. This interview went seemingly well, and I was asked to be interviewed a third time by the general manager of the restaurant. Once again, this interview seemed to go very well. He told me he thought I would be well suited for the host position and told me that he thought I would be a good fit for the team. We discussed pay, dress code, and schedules, and he informed me that I should be called within the next two weeks about attending orientation as they were in the process of setting them up. Two weeks came and went, but I received no call. I decided to call the restaurant to see if an orientation had been scheduled and told them that I was still interested in the position. I was put on hold only to be informed that the training manager was in a meeting (go figure) and that she said, "If we need you, we'll call you". I held out for a couple more weeks, but after no word from them it was clear that I was not hired. Two months later, I received an e-mail informing me that I had not been chosen for the position.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is your favorite book?
      Answer question
      1
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Darden (Dallas, TX)

      Interview

      It was simple There was an online questionnaire to complete before being offered an interview time via email. You could reply to the email and get an interview scheduled. The process was easy.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What was my recent experience as a host
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      Host/Hostess Interview

      27 Aug 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Clermont, FL
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Darden (Clermont, FL) in Nov 2021

      Interview

      They sat me down and I spoke to a manager and he asked me about myself and if I saw myself growing with the company, etc. He asked me why I chose to work there and what I thought the job entailed.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Do you see yourself growing with the company?
      Answer question

      Host Interview

      11 Jul 2022
      Anonymous interview candidate
      San Antonio, TX
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Darden (San Antonio, TX) in Jun 2021

      Interview

      Just a one-on-one with the manager, super laid-back and pretty casual. Basic questions and concerns. Sometimes you’ll get two days for an interview, they’ll also ask if there are other job position that you would consider especially if the one you’re looking into is not high in demand.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you interested in this job?
      1 Answer