McAlister's Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 82 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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7 roles · 82 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at McAlister's.
McAlister's
Customer Service Representative
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process involved typical questions. They asked me if I had any questions for them, about potential schedule conflicts, and if I wanted anything to drink. This part is just filler.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivated your interest in working here?
McAlister's
Kitchen Team Member
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied for the job and was able to schedule an interview right away. The interview itself was only 20 minutes long and consisted of straightforward questions about me and my availability for work. I got hired on the spot. It wasn't a difficult interview at all, and I was told to dress comfortably.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What hours are you available to work, and can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
McAlister's
Food Server
Entry Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
Walking into McAlister's Deli, I was immediately hit with the good smell of food. The interview was a good mix of being professional but also friendly, which shows they care about doing a good job and being nice to people. During our chat, I talked about my skills and also felt like I connected with what the company is about and where they're going. It seemed like McAlister's wanted people who were as committed as they are to making sure customers have a great time eating here. When I left, I felt excited about the chance to join a team that cares about what each person does and also about succeeding together.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your knowledge level of our menu offerings?
McAlister's
General Manager
Manager Difficult Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
They had shut down a location in Denver and fired everyone there, but were planning to reopen it soon. I met the franchise owner and his District Manager. I was really impressed. I talked with the owner for about 30 minutes. The conversation was natural, enjoyable, and focused. He answered my questions openly and had really smart observations. It was the best interview I've ever had. I really wanted to work for this owner because I felt I could learn a lot from him. But I never heard back from them. I was so disappointed. I honestly don't know what I did wrong.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you the right candidate for this position?
McAlister's Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from McAlister's interview reports.
“What are the items on the signature menu?”
Read reports →“If you were to open your own restaurant today, what kind of food would you sell?”
Read reports →“Can you tell a joke right now?”
Read reports →“Could you figure out the food cost using a calculator, paper, and pencil from a given false sales report?”
Read reports →“When can I expect to hear back from McAlister's?”
Read report →“What would be the atmosphere of your restaurant?”
Read report →“Can you give us your Social security number and other required info?”
Read report →“If we were to have a review in a month, what accomplishments would we be discussing?”
Read report →“Are you ready to do a 5-week out-of-state training, working 6 days a week, for just over half your usual pay?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 82 McAlister's interview reports.