Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at IHOP as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Server and Waitress rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Server and Waitress roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at IHOP takes an average of 4 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Waitress had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Server roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
Basic and brief. I dressed up a bit, she seemed to like that. They're always desperate for workers so it's pretty easy to do well in the interview. You must on Christmas though.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General experience questions. We basically went over the application. A bit more in depth.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at IHOP (Springfield, MO) in Apr 2026
Interview
It could of gone better. I showed up early. Got to talk to the G.M. But, had to comeback in a couple of day's. Doing 2 interviews. At the sametime a cook & dishwasher job. Also, filling out paper work at the sametime.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at IHOP (Orlando, FL) in Oct 2023
Interview
Very casual, and offered me the job on the spot. If you have served before its easy to get. However, I worked with a few high schoolers so the right manager will give you a shot.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
About previous serving experience and availiability.