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Updated Jul 4, 2022
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Interviews at Red Lobster
Interviews for Top Jobs at Red Lobster
- Server (228)
- Hostess (115)
- Host/Hostess (54)
- Server/Waiter (41)
- Host (39)
- Line Cook (25)
- Restaurant Manager (22)
- Bartender (20)
- Server Assistant (16)
- Server/Bartender (15)
- Dishwasher (11)
- Food Server (10)
- Busser (9)
- Manager (9)
- Waitress (9)
- Alley Coordinator (7)
- Waiter (6)
- Utility (5)
- Server/Waitress (5)
- Cook (4)
- Culinary Manager (4)
- Alley Coordinator/Prep/Cook (4)
- Sever (3)
- Service Assistant (3)
- Host/Seater (3)
- Hostess/Cashier (3)
- Server/Barteneder (3)
- Host/Server Assistant (3)
- Sales (2)
- Assistant Manager (2)
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I applied through an employee referral I interviewed at Red Lobster
Easy and relaxed interview process, didn’t work out because I said I didn’t want to work holidays. Later found out they’re already closed for major holidays… wish that would’ve been specified
- Are you able to work holidays
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at Red Lobster
Interviewed with two different managers on experience and they gave information on the company and opportunities. I was shown around the front and back of the house during the interview.
- Have you served in a restaurant before?
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Red Lobster
20 minutes face to face interview + ask about previous experience (if possible) + ask about available schedule 2 weeks of training and to learn about the menu done a bit earlier than usual at Red Lobster
- ask about previous experience (if possible)
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Red Lobster
Great process. Easy and fast, and I got the job on the spot. Managers were very nice and did not make me feel nervous in the slightest. Which was helpful.
- Why did you choose to apply here?
Anonymous Employee
I applied through an employee referral I interviewed at Red Lobster
it was fun and engaging. Though a little easy since i got a referral. They did not ask me too much questions just about my status in the US. other than that, they trained me the next day about being a server's assistant.
- How are you with people?
Anonymous Employee
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Red Lobster in Mar 2022
Easy. Not too much questions asked. Some were really bizarre though. They wanted me to picture someone who made me mad and then roleplay it. Oh well. Very strange but got the job. I guess.
- If I made it there safely
Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Red Lobster (New York, NY) in Mar 2022
Interviewed by 2 different managers and it was an hour long process. First manager was excited and told me I had the job. Second manager kept checking his watch and told me he had many other people to Interview.
- Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?
Anonymous Employee in Louisville, KY
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Red Lobster (Louisville, KY) in Feb 2022
Applied online and was invited for an interview in a couple days. I went in knowing I had no serving experience but have worked in fast paced demanding organizations. Hired on the spot after chatting with management.
- How do you work on a team?
Anonymous Employee in Chula Vista, CA
I applied online. I interviewed at Red Lobster (Chula Vista, CA)
Not good 2 managers one I knew as we were both lead cooks at another establishment. Had other interviews that day went back to red Lobster in Santa Maria. The manager wasn't in called his cell.No call back called red Lobster twice asked by name to busy to call me back why bother...
- I have more than 20 years experience.
Anonymous Employee in San Diego, CA
I interviewed at Red Lobster (San Diego, CA)
Welcomed with a handshake and smiles. There was an immediate introduction. They asked clear and descriptive questions about myself, my prior restaurant experience and situational questions. It was a smooth process overall.
- What was a difficult situation you found yourself in with your last serving experience
Red Lobster Interviews FAQs
Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Red Lobster as 71.0% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.14 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Hostess and Host/Hostess rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Server and Server/Waiter roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Red Lobster takes an average of 9 days when considering 842 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Server had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Host/Hostess roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 12 days).
Common stages of the interview process at Red Lobster according to 842 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on One Interview: 38.11%
Personality Test: 12.03%
Skills Test: 9.17%
Presentation: 9.10%
IQ Intelligence Test: 8.02%
Background Check: 7.66%
Drug Test: 6.59%
Phone Interview: 5.16%
Other: 2.15%
Group Panel Interview: 2.01%
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