Mina Group 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 Mina Group.
Mina Group
Server
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Terrible interview. The interviewer was not welcoming, seemed prude, short, and distracted. She didn't ask relevant questions for a server position, instead asking questions for a cook or bartender. My interview felt rushed and disorganized, despite arriving early. As someone with management and interviewing experience, this was the worst I've seen. Her questions didn't relate to my skills or the job. She didn't explain the day-to-day or company background, which was disappointing for a new fine dining restaurant opening by respected people.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the differences among various meat cuts?
Mina Group
Server
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
They asked questions about my previous work as a Server and went through my resume. I had to talk about my past experience as a Server and walk them through my timeline using my resume, specifically focusing on upscale dining experience. Towards the end, I was given time to talk about myself and my experience, and then they asked some food and wine related questions.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- How would you describe a menu item to a customer?
- Can you name three wine countries, their regions, and associated grape varietals?
- What grapes go into Bordeaux wine?
Mina Group
Line Cook
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I applied online and got a call back the next day. I scheduled an interview for the following week. When I showed up, they told me to come back another day for a stage, even though I was expecting to work. I returned the next day for the stage, worked for 6 hours, and then got hired. The whole hiring process took two weeks.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your previous work experience.
- Do you have experience working on a hot line?
- How do you feel about working in a male-dominated environment as a woman?
Mina Group Retail Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Mina Group interview reports.
“What grapes go into Bordeaux wine?”
Read reports →“Can you name three wine countries, their regions, and associated grape varietals?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the differences among various meat cuts?”
Read reports →“Are you familiar with Michael Mina?”
Read reports →“How would you describe a menu item to a customer?”
Read report →“How many customers did you typically serve in a night or on weekends?”
Read report →“How do you feel about working in a male-dominated environment as a woman?”
Read report →“Which kitchen roles are you most interested in?”
Read report →“What's your approach to working with male colleagues?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Mina Group interview reports.