Philz Coffee Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Philz Coffee.
Philz Coffee
Planner
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I went through three interviews. I was told I'd hear back in a week after the third one, but I didn't get any word. Then, two months went by, and I finally got an email saying I wasn't selected.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your past experience that aligns with this position?
Philz Coffee
Barista
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
Had a Zoom call with the recruiter. They wanted to know why I'm interested in the company, my experience, and my availability. They stressed that they prefer people who plan to stay long-term, ideally at least 6 months, because they're looking for employees who will commit.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Is your transportation dependable?
Philz Coffee
Recruiter
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was fun and invigorating. We talked about service and coffee. It felt like everyone was relatable. They asked very specific questions about things I did in the past and how that would relate to this job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you align your contribution to our mission of bettering days in this position?
Philz Coffee
Cashier Barista
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
They asked me a bunch of situational questions. Just be yourself, and make sure to talk about customers a lot. The interviewer was super friendly. They really wanted to get to know me and what I'm passionate about. If you have an interest in coffee, that's a plus. They're looking for people who genuinely want to work there and are passionate about interacting with people.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a time when you had a challenging interaction with someone?
Philz Coffee Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Philz Coffee interview reports.
“Could you write the code for the Fibonacci sequence?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a customer came to the door after closing time?”
Read reports →“What would you do if the store was flooding?”
Read reports →“Could you explain what it means to make someone’s day better?”
Read reports →“In your opinion, what sets Philz apart from other coffee shops?”
Read report →“Can you tell me your favorite animal and the reason why?”
Read report →“What is the one thing you appreciate most about yourself?”
Read report →“What's your approach if George Lucas walks in and wants a coffee?”
Read report →“What's your definition of excellent customer service specifically for a coffee shop?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 103 Philz Coffee interview reports.