Host/Hostess applicants have rated the interview process at Darden with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 62% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Host/Hostess roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 13 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Darden overall takes an average of 12 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Darden as a Host/Hostess according to 13 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 39%
Personality test: 18%
Skills test: 14%
Background check: 11%
Presentation: 7%
Other: 4%
Phone interview: 4%
Group panel interview: 4%
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I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Darden (Los Angeles, CA) in Sep 2011
Interview
I did a walk-in interview with the application in hand. They have open interviews from M-Thursday starting at 2pm. I walked in and asked if I can have an interview with a manager and from there I got an interview. If they like you, they'll give you a call back or hire you on the spot if the position is needed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work for yardhouse?
Describe yourself.
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.
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.
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.