BJ's Restaurants Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BJ's Restaurants.
BJ's Restaurants
Hostess
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The manager interviewing me was super unprofessional. Their English was average, they didn't make eye contact, and it felt like they were just going through the motions because they'd already picked someone. As expected, they never got back to me like they said they would.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me why you're interested in working here?
BJ's Restaurants
Host
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was good and easy. A person just talked to me about the restaurant, which is great. I will be having my second interview soon. I found it very professional and endearing. I hope I’ll be able to work there.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What experiences do you have listed on your resume?
BJ's Restaurants
Sous Chef
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was really easy and welcoming. They told me what I would be doing and showed me around the restaurant to get my thoughts on the industry. A really important part was when they explained the company's history and how I would fit into the team, which made me feel very welcome at BJs.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How did you find out about this opportunity?
BJ's Restaurants
Server
Entry Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So I had 3 interviews in total. First one was with an assistant manager, then the service manager, and finally the GM of the store. The whole thing was pretty simple, they just asked some normal stuff like 'tell me about yourself' and 'what's your experience'. It was super quick, like 15-20 minutes, with only a couple of questions. The second interview round was kinda messy though, they lost my application and had to ask some stuff again 'cause they didn't talk to each other, which was a bummer. But it wasn't a big deal, just something to watch out for.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me a bit about yourself, and what kind of experience do you have in the service industry?
- What's your background like in terms of working in the service industry?
BJ's Restaurants Interview Questions
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“What would you do if a guest of the restaurant started yelling at you and causing a scene?”
Read reports →“Between a Follower host and a Leader host, who would you anticipate receiving more hours?”
Read reports →“Can you describe in detail a favorite dish from a restaurant you often visit?”
Read reports →“What is your approach when a customer is upset because they received the wrong food?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a guest came to you with a complaint?”
Read report →“What would you do if customers were moved after a long wait and were upset?”
Read report →“Could you describe the responsibilities of a hostess and explain their significance to the company?”
Read report →“How would you deal with a customer who was unhappy with their meal?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you had to handle a guest with a specific allergy.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 258 BJ's Restaurants interview reports.