I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Pops for Champagne (Chicago, IL) in Jun 2014
Interview
Very casual and welcoming. Gregg, the general manager, had me meet him downstairs at the Watershed bar in the dining area. He gave me an overview of the bar, its history and mission and operations, and then told me about the responsibilities of the hosting position and what I would be expected to take care of on any given night. After that he asked me a few general questions about my work experience, my strengths and weaknesses, and how I envisioned myself adapting to the hostess position (because this was my first food industry job).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Why do you think you'd be a good fit here?" "What are some of your favorite bars/restaurants around Chicago and why?" "In your opinion what makes a good hostess? Why is a hostess necessary in the obvious, and less obvious sense?" "What characteristics do you possess that would make you good for this position?"
