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Costa Manager Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
61.5% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Costa.

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Manager

Operations · a year ago

Manager Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process was very positive and polite. They asked clear and direct structured questions, included behavioral and technical assessments, and evaluated cultural fit. There were multiple interview rounds and they collected feedback. I truly enjoyed the interview and learned a lot about the company and the team.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about your experience in this field and your previous jobs.
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Manager

Operations · more than a year ago

Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

Sent my CV and got scheduled for a first interview with HR. Then, I had a second interview with the local manager. Both interviews were about an hour long. I talked about my previous experience and shared my ideas on what and how things can be improved.

Confirmed questions6 questions
  • Can you discuss your previous work experience?
  • What relevant experience do you bring to this role?
  • What are your thoughts on improving current practices?
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Assistant Manager

Operations

Mid Easy Negative experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Other

I had a fairly structured interview process, and there was a work trial on a separate day which was unpaid and could be seen as free labour. Some standard questions were asked, but overall it was okay. The initial process was long and time-consuming.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you make coffee?

Costa Manager Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Costa interview reports.

What strategies would you employ to increase the store's popularity and customer traffic?

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What are your strategies for managing a team composed of younger individuals?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 13 Costa interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 60%
Other 20%
Technical 15%
Presentation 5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 30.8%
Average 61.5%
Difficult 7.7%

Candidate experience

Positive 61.5%
Negative 30.8%
Neutral 7.7%