El Pollo Loco Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 55 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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11 roles · 55 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at El Pollo Loco.
El Pollo Loco
Cook
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I sent in my application online, then I had a phone call where we talked about my background, experience, and knowledge about the industry, food safety, and the space. We also talked about working fast.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you tell me about your background and experience?
- What do you know about the space?
- What do you know about the industry?
El Pollo Loco
Manager
Manager Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
First, we'll review your application and then I'll ask you to tell me about yourself and your past experience. We'll also go over some scenarios to see what you would do, and discuss your availability, including nights and weekends. Finally, we'll leave time for your questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What might prevent you from accepting this position?
El Pollo Loco
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Negative experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a quick and easy interview, mostly asking personal questions about yourself and your motivations for wanting to work at El Pollo Loco. They also asked about the skills you bring to the company that would make you a better fit here than elsewhere.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What makes you want to work at this establishment?
- Could you tell me about yourself and what personal attributes you bring?
- What unique skills do you have that would benefit El Pollo Loco over another company?
El Pollo Loco
Supply Chain Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was fine and I was really excited about the role, feeling confident I'd get an offer because I was told I was the top candidate. After my last round, I followed up as usual and waited. Days turned into weeks with no response until someone finally apologized, saying they chose another candidate. While I'm okay with not getting the job, especially since I was likely the second choice and they were waiting to see if their first choice would start, stringing someone along without feedback is bad practice. I'm glad I dodged that bullet though.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your experience and involvement in the food supply chain?
El Pollo Loco Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from El Pollo Loco interview reports.
“What is the acceptable amount to be short or over on cash?”
Read reports →“How would you troubleshoot if a customer reported that their register wasn't working?”
Read reports →“Can you recall a time you made someone happy?”
Read reports →“Can you provide proof of authorization to work in the US?”
Read reports →“Have you gotten a food sanitation certificate?”
Read report →“What would you do if a customer became loud?”
Read report →“What do you know about food safety?”
Read report →“What do you know about the space?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about the best teacher you ever had and explain why?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 55 El Pollo Loco interview reports.