Eat PDQ 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 Eat PDQ.
Eat PDQ
Team Member
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applied online, got a call for an interview just a few hours later. Went in for the interview and sat with a manager who asked basic customer service questions, like what I'd do if a guest spilled something. They also asked about times I've shown leadership skills. I was asked to come back for a second interview the next day. The second interview was with the general manager, where we basically just went over contact information, and then the manager offered me the job!
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would you do if you saw a guest spilled their milkshake on the floor?
Eat PDQ
Front of House Staff
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I went in for a FOH position and after talking about my background, the interviewer insisted I interview for the cook position instead, which I didn't appreciate since I requested front of house. The interview was quite long and I felt really uneasy. The interviewer kept answering his phone, interrupted me a few times, and sometimes just ignored me. I was even offered the job I didn't even apply for! I didn't accept it because of this experience, especially since the interviewer only gave me his name and no information about his role.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to work for PDQ?
- What would you do if a machine broke down?
- Can you share an instance where you provided outstanding customer service?
Eat PDQ
Line Cook
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I first applied online on their website, then they sent me an email asking for my availability for an interview. When I went in, I spoke with the operating director (who is also the store manager). I answered some basic questions, and they told me I got the job. After that, I just filled out some paperwork and went home. It was a really straightforward process.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What's your approach to handling a difficult customer?
- Describe a time you assisted colleagues during a challenging period.
- How do you define quality in your work?
Eat PDQ
Crew Member
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
First, I talked to two managers at PDQ. I spoke with a regular manager first, and then later with a higher-up manager at the company. They were really nice people and seemed genuinely interested in what they do.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Have you ever worked in a restaurant before?
- Do you consider yourself to have a strong sense of quality?
- Tell me about a time you disagreed with your manager.
Eat PDQ Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Eat PDQ interview reports.
“What is the meaning of PDQ?”
Read reports →“Have you ever visited a PDQ restaurant before?”
Read reports →“What is your definition of hospitality?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you saw a guest spilled their milkshake on the floor?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what PDQ stands for?”
Read report →“How would you define hospitality?”
Read report →“In what circumstances should a manager be brought into a customer issue?”
Read report →“Would you involve a manager if a customer was dissatisfied with their order?”
Read report →“In your own words, what is hospitality?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 21 Eat PDQ interview reports.