I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at NickCo Hospitality Group (Irvine, CA) in Feb 2024
Interview
I interviewed for a management position and my time was never respected. They conduct a 3 interview process with the 3rd (final) interview being a "panel interview". First 2 interviews were 1:1 and they required all candidates in San Diego to drive to their home office in Irvine for the interviews. There was never a sense of appreciation for the time invested in their process or driving over 200 miles round trip for conversation. Truly a "Cattle Call" in which many people were interviewing at the same time.
In the final interview it was weird how the panel acted and only one person spoke the whole time. The basically had me run down my resume with them and my job experience. Then "do you have any questions for us?" and shuffled me out the door. I asked them "will you let the candidates know your decision?" They assured me they would.
When I called 72 hours later, I was told everyone was "busy" and in a meeting. I never received an update and they ghosted me. Quite possibly one of the worst interview teams, processes and experiences I have had in the restaurant industry. Truly a brand that takes themselves FAR too seriously and doesn't respect the time candidates or employees put in.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard questions with a clipboard. Didn't feel organic or authentic. Just your standard "tell me about a time..." or "what would you do if..." - just a boring and standard interview with no heart of soul
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at NickCo Hospitality Group (Manhattan Beach, CA) in Apr 2021
Interview
You can walk in during weekdays before 3:30pm, however you will have to wait so come by 2:30pm. They’re pretty lenient with dress code, although most of the people that dressed to casually don’t work here anymore - for various reasons.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you make a mistake during service and how you resolved it
I interviewed at NickCo Hospitality Group (Carlsbad, CA)
Interview
Very intense, expect 3 interviews, the last one being a panel interview. Be prepared and expect an extensive training course to follow after that involve daily tests of the menu including beverages and food, down to the garnish