I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Panda Express (Los Angeles, CA) in Apr 2013
Interview
3 Supervisors interviewed and asked very formal questions. It was very imitating, but everyone you walk by is super friendly and nice. It was short, but quick 30 minutes interview.
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Panda Express in Jun 2007
Interview
The hiring environment can be extremely rigorous. It consisted of a sit down interview with the manager who asked you a series of questions that determined your competency level. Usually the questions asked would be process related and would ask how well you can conceptualize a process. The other interviews that take place include a group interview with other employees who gauge your knowledge level, also it consisted of a senior manager interview where they ask you about the 7 Habits book.