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J. Alexander's Interview Questions & Reviews
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Interview Experience 8 Ratings
Server at J. Alexander's
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boca Raton, FL – Reviewed Sep 27, 2012
Interview Details – 3 Interview process. Consisted of one on one interviews with various location managers. Managers ask you various about the industry to evaluate your ability to meet their standards of service. Interviews are inviting with a positive attitude.
Interview Question – Define hospitality. Answer Question
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Waiter at J. Alexander's
No Offer – Interviewed in Louisville, KY Jun 2011 – Reviewed Jan 30, 2012
Interview Details – The manager who interviewed me was very easy going and welcoming. I was able to walk in, apply, and get an interview, all in the time-frame of about 30 minutes. I ended up not being hired because I was applying as seasonal help and they were mostly interested in more than temporary hires.
Interview Question – Why do you want to work at J. Alexander's? Answer Question
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Server at J. Alexander's
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Centerville, OH Sep 2009 – Reviewed Dec 5, 2011
Interview Details – Very easy interview. I came with serving experience and it was no problem being hired.
Interview Question – How do you handle difficult or drunk customers? View Answer
Negotiation Details – n/a
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Server at J. Alexander's
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Boca Raton, FL Apr 2009 – Reviewed Sep 8, 2011
Interview Details – Application filled out and sat down and spent about 45 minutes speaking directly with the manager. He was very personable and interested. Very postive interview, gave me many opportunities to ask questions and also asked me questions to determine if I was the team player he was looking for. The training process was extensive, it would be atleast a month before I would begin to make money, and he upfront about that. I respected his care for the restaurant he managed and took his offer for a position with his team, very special and with much consideration.
Interview Question – What red wine would you pair with a certain cut of meat? View Answer
Reason for Declining – The time frame it would take before making an income. The restaurant also pooled their money. Not a perfect fit for ME. Many others would be LUCKY to work there.
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Server at J. Alexander's
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jun 2011 – Reviewed Jun 5, 2012
Interview Details – I went in one day and filled out an application there. I waited for a while to talk to a manager. The hostesses were very friendly and offered me a beverage while I waited. I met with one manager. He asked me general questions about where I had worked before, where I was at in life (college, married, etc). He asked me to come back the next day to speak with another manager. The second manager asked me questions about the restaurants i had worked in, what I liked about them, and what I liked about working in the restaurant industry. They offered me the job. A week later I went in for orientation.
Interview Questions
- Tell me about yourself. Answer Question
- Where have you worked before and what did you like about them? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I was able to negotiate schedule at the beginning. J. Alexander's has set schedules, so if you have any doubt about days you can work, error on the side of caution. You can always pick up a shift if you aren't scheduled.
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Restaurant Manager/Coach at J. Alexander's
No Offer – Interviewed in Feb 2010 – Reviewed Jun 24, 2010
Interview Details – Site Visit, Job Shadow interview
Interview Questions
- Are you open to relocation? Answer Question
- Tell me about your work experience. Answer Question
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Hosti at J. Alexander's
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Aug 2009 – Reviewed May 9, 2010
Interview Details –
I was asked to come in between monday-thursday between 2 and 4 pm to fill out an application and have an interview right away. I came in wearing nice slacks and a button down and after filling out an application was directed to sit down at a table to wait for a manager to interview me. I had the interview, was asked questions like "How much do you expect to earn per week?" and "Why do you want to work for J. Alexander's".
After the interview, I was told that I could come back again the following tuesday for a second interview with two additional managers.
At the second interview I was offered a position, and was told to come in for orientation on Thursday.
Interview Questions
- How much do you expect to earn per week? Answer Question
- Why do you want to work for J. Alexander's? Answer Question
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CIT at J. Alexander's
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Apr 2009 – Reviewed Aug 22, 2009
Interview Details – I met the recruite at the career fair. We had a one on one interview, she set me up with a second interview at the restaurant in the same town. I went in for the second interview at the restaurant which wasnt really an interview it was more of a follow the manager around and see if it is something you want to do. Then i waited forever to hear back form the recruiter. When she finally called I was sent a bunch of personailty and comprehension tests in my email. After about a month I was offered the job.
Interview Question – what was the most difficult situation you dealt with in previous restaurants. Answer Question
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