I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Texas Roadhouse (Lansing, MI) in Jan 2013
Interview
quick, get a call back within couple days, very nice and friendly conversation. Just dont be shy, you have to be a people person. Manager sits down with you and goes over your resume, asks you what your background is, how you would fit within their company. overall its a very casual interview process.
In person with multiple people being interviewed at the same time as you, usually starts with the manager and if they like you, they would introduce you and the owner of the restaurant will interview you and give you the job on the spot.
Easy and straightforward. Talk about your experience and why you want to work there. Hired me on spot and organized my orientation days. Worked with my schedule and accept seasonal work.