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Outback Steakhouse Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 541 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.9 Rounds average
Easy Typical difficulty
71.4% Positive experience

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19 roles · 541 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Outback Steakhouse.

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Hostess

Operations · half a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview process was quite straightforward, feeling more like a casual chat. I met with several managers and answered some basic questions. They were very welcoming and offered drinks, which was nice. There's a unique culture here compared to other similar chains, reflecting their efficient operations and commitment to hiring and keeping good staff.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • I was interested in serving when I started as a host and I remember them asking me about my expected hosting duration before moving up to serve.
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Atendente

Operations · nearly a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Group Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Group Behavioral Technical

The interview is all day, in person, and you get the result right away. First, they split you into groups and give you a problem to solve together. Then, some groups are chosen for a one-on-one with HR, and finally, an interview with the owner. The questions are simple about goals, salary expectations, etc., nothing difficult.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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Waiter

Operations · nearly a year ago

Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

Quick process, objective interview and then a light test to get familiar. They talk about the role and duties clearly and ask about our goals. Sometimes it takes a while due to demand.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Is your availability flexible regarding days and times?
  • What are your career objectives?
  • Can you describe your understanding of the job's duties?
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Busser/Runner

Operations · a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview involved a discussion about my hours and my motivation for wanting to work at this specific establishment. The interviewer then walked me through the typical duties of the Busser/Runner position. It was a very straightforward and positive experience, lasting no more than 15 minutes. We sat at a table in the restaurant. No personal questions were asked in this initial interview.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What makes you want to work for us?

Outback Steakhouse Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Outback Steakhouse interview reports.

What ingredients are in each dish, and what do they pair with?

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How many trips will be necessary for commuting to the workplace?

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Can you tell me the ingredients in each dish and what they pair with?

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If you witnessed an act of theft, would you report it?

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What would you do if you saw a coworker stealing from the kitchen?

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Is it possible for me to return for another interview tomorrow?

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What would you do if a customer was making unpleasant jokes that hurt you?

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If I walked into the restaurant, how would you sell me a Coke?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 541 Outback Steakhouse interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 59.3%
Other 15.4%
Technical 14%
Group 6.7%
Presentation 3.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 52.3%
Average 43.6%
Difficult 4.1%

Candidate experience

Neutral 18.2%
Positive 71.4%
Negative 10.4%

Reports by job function

Operations 509
Other 15
Sales 11
HR 2
Marketing 1
Engineering 1