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Updated Dec 16, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Waitress at Chili's
Posted Dec 16, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Blaine, MN (took a day)
I dropped off my application to the manager directly and after looking at my app they invited me in for an interview the next week. They must have really liked my work experience because at they asked me a few questions in the interview about my past serving experience, then they start having me fill out paper work and told me to come back the next week for training.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiations
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Server at Chili's
Posted Aug 31, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Foothill Ranch, CA (took 3 weeks)
I walked in between 2 and 4pm one day to speak with manager and turn in my resume. I was going for bartender but they told me they hire from within so I would need to apply for server. The manager took my resume and application that I printed off the internet and filled out before I came in. She said to call once a week to check to see if they were hiring. 8 days later they called me in for an interview. I had no server experience but I did have direct sales experience. The first interview was with one manager and took almost an hour. She asked many questions about how I would act in certain situations. 3 days later she called to schedule an interview with the other manager. This manager only interviewed me for about 20 minutes and asked a few more questions. They were both really nice and friendly. They are really looking for people who can deliver hospitality and they both seemed to like me. One week later I followed up to see if they had made a decision. They said they hadn't yet but to give them a few more days. 5 days later they called and offered me the job. Now I have to fill out paperwork and do orientation, then 1 week of training.
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Negotiation Details
Non- negotiable. In California it's minimum wage plus tips.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Server at Chili's
Posted Aug 23, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 (took a day)
The interview was straight forward, they have you fill out a application and then the manager on duty sits you aside and talks to you about why you chose Chili's and if you like to work hard and have fun and make sure you ask questions to the gm about the company and himself and they like that, it shows that you're personal and never talk trash about previous job.!
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Manager at Chili's
Posted Jul 30, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 (took 4+ weeks)
I was contacted promptly, and a first interview was scheduled with an area manager. I got a neutral feeling-- couldn't really tell if the guy liked me or not. About 3 weeks passed, and then got a call from another area manager for a second interview. The second interview went well, and I received the job offer at the end. Good interview-- just a very long process. I am glad I still had my old job in the meantime.
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Negotiation Details
Yes, be confident and ask for what you are worth. I did, and it worked out in my favor.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Line Cook at Chili's
Posted Jun 11, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 in Denham Springs, LA (took 2 days)
I am attending the Louisiana Culinary Institute this Fall and needed some experience in the food industry, so I drove to the Chili's around the corner from my house. Luckily, they just so happened to be looking for cooks. Mind you, I have no previous experience in a professional kitchen. I walked in, applied, and asked to submit my application in person (always a good move). She sat me down and briefly read through my application, asking a few questions here and there and told me to come back in a few days, so I did. When I came back, the manager who was going to interview me told me to come back for testing a few days later. When I came back for testing he brought me over to a table with a few scales, some dry rice, dry pasta, a glass of water, and some empty ziploc bags. The test had two parts: the first was to read a recipe and do some basic conversions (there was a conversion chart on the recipe page, but it is always better to impress them by knowing the conversions by heart), and the second portion used the scales to measure out some of the dry ingredients and portion them into the bags. I recommend staying cool and not worrying about the clock. Focus, instead, on accuracy and cleanliness. He brought me to the front of the store while he graded my test, came back and hired me on the spot making $10/hr. working Salad/Nacho. Five days of paid training are included.
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Negotiation Details
I didn't have to negotiate much. The pay was right for me, and I got the position I applied for. I asked that accommodations be made for my school schedule in the Fall, and the manager obliged.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Waitress at Chili's
Posted May 11, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 in Concord, NC (took 5 days)
I was first interviewed by the assistant manager. Once he liked my interview, I was then called back a couple days later to have an interview with the manager.
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Negotiation Details
The pay was nonnegotiable. Everyone makes 2.13 an hour no matter what.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Manager at Chili's
Posted Apr 21, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2009 (took 5 days)
HR, AD , & Test
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Server/Bartender at Chili's
Posted Apr 3, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 in McAllen, TX (took 2 days)
You fill out the aplication and as soon as your down they give you a test to take that mesasures personality as well as skills and IQ if you fail you dont move on to the next process which is the interview
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Negotiation Details
you are able to negotiate days of avaiblity but thats pretty much it
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Server/Waiter at Chili's
Posted Mar 22, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Dallas, TX (took a day)
It was quick and easy.
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Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Host at Chili's
Posted Jan 8, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 in Yuba City, CA (took a day)
I arrived at 2 pm and asked to come back in an hour due to the increased amount of customers at the time. At 3 pm I arrived and was given an application to fill out. After filling the application a general manager sat with me to discuss various information on my application like "When are you available?" or "What brought you here today?" After the short interview I was given a pre-employment exam that consisted of various math and english problems that analyzed competency and a personality test. Overall the test took 2 hours to complete and I passed. After the manager told me I would be getting a call later if I was considered.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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