California Pizza Kitchen 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 California Pizza Kitchen.
California Pizza Kitchen
Server/Busboy/Cashier/Food Prep
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
So first, we had a quick phone chat. Then, I had a virtual meeting with HR. After that, I talked with the hiring manager for a more in-depth conversation. Lastly, there was a panel interview where they asked me some questions about different situations and how I'd fit with the team.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Do you have prior experience?
- Are you able to wash dishes?
California Pizza Kitchen
Hostess
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I got a phone call asking me to come in for an interview. The process was pretty straightforward. They mostly asked me about myself, my availability, and how I'd handle an unhappy customer, plus some questions about the menu.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your favorite thing on the menu?
California Pizza Kitchen
Server
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I interviewed at a walk-in event, about an hour after it started. The manager was ready to interview me. We reviewed my application and they asked follow-up questions about my past work experience. We also discussed my schedule availability, which seemed to be their main concern. They need someone available on weekends and nights, and also some weekdays.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Do you have any scheduling conflicts?
- Can you tell me about your past work experience?
- Are you available to work weekends and nights?
California Pizza Kitchen
Hostess
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I was interviewed by three different managers over the course of three days. It was kind of annoying because the actual interview was only about 10 minutes long, but I had to wait around for 30 minutes each day just to talk to them. They ask basic questions, so just be ready for that. They tend to get a bit cagey when talking about the hourly pay, so make sure you hold your ground on that.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your past experience that relates to this role?
California Pizza Kitchen Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from California Pizza Kitchen interview reports.
“Can you tell me how many Facebook friends you have?”
Read reports →“What is your favorite restaurant and why do you like it?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a dining experience that made you decide not to return to a restaurant.”
Read reports →“How do you make sure pizza orders get done quickly?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your knowledge of specific menu items, such as jicama?”
Read report →“When can you start and with what times can you work?”
Read report →“Describe a bad restaurant experience and a very good one you've had as a customer.”
Read report →“In your opinion, what's the most crucial element for the successful operation of a restaurant?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a restaurant you frequently visit and the reasons for your repeat patronage?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 176 California Pizza Kitchen interview reports.