Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Fat Hippo as 75% positive with a difficulty rating score of 1.75 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Waitress and Server/Waiter rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Waitress and Assistant Manager roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Fat Hippo takes an average of 10 days when considering 4 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Waitress had the quickest hiring process (on average 5 days), whereas Assistant Manager roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
Standard trial shift. Discussion of experience in the service industry. Met the rest of the team to see if you would work well together. Served a few tables and went over service expectations.
I applied in-person. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Fat Hippo (Leeds, England) in Sept 2022
Interview
It was easy and straightforward. They asked very basic questions and then we had to complete a trial shift. There was then a lasting probation period like most hospitality jobs.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fat Hippo (Newcastle upon Tyne, England) in Apr 2023
Interview
The general manager who did the interview was really nice and friendly. Easy questions about job in hospitality, about my availability and plans for future. I've heard stories about Fat Hippo and about progression within the Company.