McMenamins Retail Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at McMenamins.
McMenamins
Server
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was super easy, they didn't really ask much. Basically, they just needed to hire people! It felt like they wanted anyone who would actually show up and could do the bare minimum for the job. It was seriously the easiest interview ever. I got hired right away, on the spot.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Regarding your availability, what can you tell us?
- Can you describe your experience in the food service industry?
McMenamins
Line Cook
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Onsite Background check Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Group
The application was submitted online and my resume was used to fill out the form, which was pretty cool. The interview process started with an in-person meeting at the location with the local manager. After that, I had another in-person meeting with the corporate manager, and then I was sent to HR for a review. Later, I went back for an onsite meeting to meet the rest of the staff and get a feel for the place.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you explain cooking math?
- What are the correct temperatures for food?
- What is the proper temperature range for a fridge?
McMenamins
Server
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I applied online and they called me back pretty quickly and offered me a phone interview. During the phone interview, they asked me some basic questions about customer service and told me a bit about the company. After that, they offered me a one on one interview which was basically a longer version of the phone interview. It was a pretty easy process and the people I talked to were nice.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to manage a difficult customer and describe your approach?
McMenamins Retail Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from McMenamins interview reports.
“What is the proper temperature range for a fridge?”
Read reports →“What are the correct temperatures for food?”
Read reports →“Can you explain cooking math?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the history of this particular location?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how to recognize if a customer requires help by observing their body language?”
Read report →“What do you know about us?”
Read report →“In your opinion, what qualities define a good manager?”
Read report →“When would you be available to start?”
Read report →“What is your availability?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 McMenamins interview reports.