Il Fornaio Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Il Fornaio.
Il Fornaio
Server
Entry Difficult Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an interview scheduled at a specific time, but I ended up waiting for over an hour. Another person was already there when I arrived, and it turned out they had been waiting for more than 30 minutes before I even got there. The interviewer kept acting like I only waited five minutes and would leave in the middle of our conversation to chat with someone else. It was a really strange experience, and I wish I hadn't wasted my time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your knowledge of Italian wines.
Il Fornaio
Accountant
Mid Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, I had a phone interview. Then, I went in person to meet with the Accounting Manager and another Accountant. After that, there was a third interview where I met with the Accounting Manager, the VP of Finance, and two more Accountants.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you quantify your past work history with numbers, such as the number of invoices processed daily in your previous role?
Il Fornaio
Hostess
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was really friendly and laid-back. It was a nice experience, and I got the impression that the team has a strong community. I'm excited about the possibility of working there and getting to know the team.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's the key aspect of being a good host?
Il Fornaio
Server
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had two interviews on the same day. First, a general manager talked with me about how my past restaurant experiences could benefit Il Fornaio. Then another manager came and asked me about my previous work duration, my desired working hours, and so on.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you describe a drink you sold at your previous job?
- Tell me about the hardest task you've faced.
Il Fornaio Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Il Fornaio interview reports.
“What's the key aspect of being a good host?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your knowledge of Italian wines.”
Read reports →“Could you describe a drink you sold at your previous job?”
Read reports →“Can you sell yourself to me in one minute, explaining why I should hire you?”
Read reports →“Can you quantify your past work history with numbers, such as the number of invoices processed daily in your previous role?”
Read report →“Tell me about the hardest task you've faced.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Il Fornaio interview reports.