Union Square Hospitality Group Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Union Square Hospitality Group
Intern
Intern Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was a recorded interview, so they were looking for concise answers. The hiring manager asked a lot of questions but didn't want long answers. They asked about me, why I'd be a good fit for the company, and about my community involvement and its importance to me. They also asked which departments I'd be interested in. Make sure you know about the company and why you'd be a good fit.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What kind of community service have you been involved in, and what's the significance of that to you?
Union Square Hospitality Group
Talent Acquisition Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process started with a video call and then moved on to three in-person interviews, all packed into a single afternoon, lasting about 2 hours total. It felt really smooth, and I appreciated that the interviewer respected my time. They were flexible with my busy schedule and asked some really good questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's motivating your interest in exploring new opportunities right now?
Union Square Hospitality Group
Human Resources
Entry Difficult Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was adversarial and rude. The questions were phrased in an insulting and almost accusatory manner. The interviewer was disengaged from the start. Overall, it was borderline offensive and not conducive to actually sharing information or assessing a match. It’s a real wonder they manage to make any hires. Happy to dodge that bullet if the interviewers represent the company, which they likely do.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Given my experience with x, why do you think I could do this job?
Union Square Hospitality Group
Server Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I met with the GM. Originally, I was going for a hostess job. We sat down, chatted for about 20 minutes. I had zero restaurant experience then, but I mentioned wanting to grow in the industry, so he suggested I try for a Server Assistant role instead. I went home to consider it. He called a few days later to offer me the job, and it felt like I was already part of the team. I learned a lot as a Server Assistant about restaurant details and everyone was super supportive. I eventually became a server, but I'm really thankful for his advice.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your career aspirations?
Union Square Hospitality Group Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Union Square Hospitality Group interview reports.
“If you received a $100 gift card, which restaurant from our portfolio would you want to visit?”
Read reports →“What's your preferred dessert from our menu?”
Read reports →“Which restaurants or bars in the city are your favorites?”
Read reports →“What does hospitality mean to you?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a situation where a walk-in guest needs a table, but all tables are currently reserved?”
Read report →“What makes an event successful in your opinion?”
Read report →“How did you find out about us?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in USHG?”
Read report →“What kind of community service have you been involved in, and what's the significance of that to you?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 32 Union Square Hospitality Group interview reports.