BUCA Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BUCA.
BUCA
Hostess
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I filled out an application and then they called me to schedule an interview for around 4pm, just before dinner service. The restaurant manager interviewed me while we sat at a table in the restaurant. It was more of a casual conversation than a formal interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What do you like to do in your spare time?
BUCA
Server
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I sent my resume in and got a call back in under a day. The recruiter was super enthusiastic and asked if I could come in the next day, which I did. She seemed really happy with my resume and we talked about shifts and my availability. I really thought I had the job at this point. Then she went to run my background check and sent another manager to talk to me. That's when things went downhill. He was totally impersonal and acted like he didn't want to be there. He asked me the same questions as the first lady but in a way that made me feel dumb. When I asked about the background check, he said it would take 'a few minutes to a couple hours' and then asked if I knew how to leave. The interview was over just like that, and I left feeling really confused. It's been almost a week and I haven't heard anything back, not even to say they went with someone else. It feels really unprofessional and rude. Honestly, I'm kind of glad. I wouldn't want to work somewhere I was treated like that.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you open to working on holidays?
BUCA
Server
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a quick, straightforward process. The manager needed staff for the season, and I needed a job, so it was done. I found the manager to be the nicest I've ever met; they clearly understood their restaurant's needs and what customers wanted. The team we had in 2014 was the most stable serving staff I've ever encountered, which is significant. For at least seven months, I didn't notice many new hires or people quitting. Most everyone stayed and seemed to enjoy their work.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your strengths as a server?
BUCA
Hostess
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a pretty fast interview process overall. I met with the General Manager and we talked about how much I knew about food, my experience working with others, and so on. They also asked about my work schedule, my availability, if I could work weekends and evenings. Thankfully, my flexible schedule worked out well for them and I could cover those shifts. They also asked about how I handle guests who are upset and how I'd make sure everyone had a good experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you collaborate with colleagues?
BUCA Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BUCA interview reports.
“Can you sell me this knife?”
Read reports →“Can you sell me this pen?”
Read reports →“What is your definition of hospitality?”
Read reports →“Can you sell me this lemon?”
Read reports →“Can you sell me this item or that item?”
Read report →“Will you be attending school?”
Read report →“Have you dined at our establishment before?”
Read report →“What hours are you looking for?”
Read report →“Can you work on Thanksgiving and Christmas?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 46 BUCA interview reports.