I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Darden (Columbus, GA) in Nov 2017
Interview
My initial interview with human resources started off awkwardly as he said that he's not going too interview me, just had be a conversation. At the end, I was told that I'm overqualified and asked if I would even like to proceed. (Very discouraging) After my second interview with an Olive Garden GM and director of operations I was excited for the first time. That interview went well and I was told that I'll be contacted by HR "by tomorrow" with an offer. I was sent an auto generated email one week later. It felt like unorganized and like my time was not respected. I would not work for them in my local market.
They ask you to do a video. This will require you do record yourself without knowing who’s watching you. They let you retake the video is you mess up on it.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Darden (Austin, TX) in Mar 2016
Interview
The interview was Short and to the point. I met with the Director of Operations in Olive garden in Austin, Tx and we immediately hit it off like we were old pals. The key is always finding something common with the other person or a group of people. It establishes likability and trust and opens up and relaxes a person. People are most vaunerable when their guard is down and thats when you present your case and win them over.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me how would you handle a disgruntled employee?
