Kona Grill Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Kona Grill.
Kona Grill
Assistant Vice President
Executive Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
the process was easy to understand and lean. HR was cooperative. There was an aptitude test, then a writing skill test, then comp skills, then questions about my family, friends, and many people in my life. The process was easy to understand and lean, HR was cooperative.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your goals and why do you want to join us?
Kona Grill
Catering and Events Manager
Mid Average Negative experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was pretty involved. I talked to 3 different managers and 2 VPs. I got the vibe that the new program they were trying to get off the ground had some snags. They really wanted to figure out how to boost extra income by getting more people to come to the store for events and also through catering off-site.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What's your motivation for wanting to join our company?
- What challenges do you anticipate in implementing a new program aimed at increasing ancillary revenue by driving store traffic for events and off-site catering?
- What methods would you use to increase ancillary revenue by promoting events and off-site catering?
Kona Grill
Server
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I found this job on Indeed and applied online. The application included a long aptitude test. Based on my test results, a manager called me in for an interview. After passing that, I had a second interview with a different manager. Then, I had my final interview with the General Manager, and he hired me on the spot. He asked me some questions about myself and how I'd handle certain situations. All three managers had different interview styles, and they were all pretty nerve-wracking. I definitely recommend dressing your best and being confident. Also, be as friendly as possible because I think they're really looking for friendly and ambitious people.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you give an example of a time you got creative with an order while serving?
Kona Grill
Sales Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The vetting process was pretty long, taking 2 months. It included 4 phone interviews and a "day in the life" interview at the company's location. The final interview was with a senior executive from the corporate office. I was offered the position and accepted it a few days after the final interview. I accepted the first offer because I thought there was a generous bonus structure, but that wasn't the case, and I found out later that managers aren't allowed to accept gratuities.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Kona Grill Interview Questions
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“What would you do if you were given a baby elephant?”
Read reports →“What's your favorite swear word?”
Read reports →“Can you describe what you consider a great dining experience?”
Read reports →“What qualities make people like you?”
Read reports →“What methods would you use to increase ancillary revenue by promoting events and off-site catering?”
Read report →“What is your interest in Kona Grill?”
Read report →“How would you encourage more people to visit the store for events and off-site catering opportunities?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you had a bad experience as a server.”
Read report →“What value do you bring to Kona Grill”
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