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PJ's Coffee Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.2 Rounds average
Easy Typical difficulty
75% Positive experience

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2 roles · 8 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PJ's Coffee.

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Cashier Barista

Operations · more than a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

I just talked about my experience and skills I had. I told them about how I had to do it by hand before all the technology we have now came about.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Have you worked in a coffee shop before?
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Cafe Attendant

Operations · more than a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

I was supposed to start one morning at 6 am, but when I showed up, nobody knew who I was. The manager told me they didn’t need a new hire, even though I had already been hired.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Are you able to operate a blender or espresso machine?
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Assistant Manager

Operations · more than a year ago

Manager Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

The hiring process was quite straightforward and swift. Just ensure you're professionally attired and arrive a bit ahead of time. It's important to be respectful and keep a professional demeanor throughout. Most of the interviews were one-on-one.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What is your work availability?
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Barista

Operations

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview was really straightforward. We mainly discussed my suitability for the role and my ability to perform well under stressful conditions. They also gave me an overview of the duties involved in the position.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • What makes you a suitable candidate?
  • Can you describe your experience working under pressure?

PJ's Coffee Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from PJ's Coffee interview reports.

How would you assist a customer if you had trouble understanding their accent?

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What would be your approach to handling a difficult customer?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 8 PJ's Coffee interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 80%
Group 10%
Technical 10%

Interview difficulty

Easy 75%
Average 25%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 75%
Negative 12.5%
Neutral 12.5%

Reports by job function

Operations 8