Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Nicholson's Pubs as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Kitchen and Deputy Manager rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Bar Staff and Front of House roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Nicholson's Pubs takes an average of 8 days when considering 5 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Team Member had the quickest hiring process (on average 4 days), whereas Kitchen roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
Interviewed with the manager of the pub in the morning, before the pub opened. Asked about experience in the industry, put on trial and training with more experienced bartender, asked about any other prior commitments (school, children, etc.) and how to properly lift heavy objects (like a keg or case of beer).
I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Nicholson's Pubs (Edinburgh, Scotland) in Jul 2023
Interview
Quick informal chat in the pub before opening hours with the assistant manager, who was very friendly, gave me a trial shift at the end of the process, after which I was offered the job.
Efficient and proactive process with an active listening approach to my specifications. The recruiter made a constructive effort to find the right location and was great with her communication. I wasn’t successful with the initial role I applied for, but I felt that I was treated well and a role better suited in terms of location etc was sourced.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where my level of understanding of the business needs and profit & loss sat in conjunction with delivering a great customer experience