I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at IHOP (Charlotte, NC) in Nov 2012
Interview
To be frankly honest, the hiring process was a breeze as are most restaurant jobs in most cases. The employees were very nice and comforting. I talked to the manager as soon as I came in, simply told her I needed extra income and had decent social skills. She hired me on the spot point blank and asked me to come in for training. Just come in a little confident and relaxed and you will get the job 99% of the time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The only unexpected question I received was "why do you think those coffee mugs are on the center of the table?". In which case I correctly answered, "To tell the waiters the table is ready to be used."
Amazing people were friendly offered water laughed and asked a couple simple questions and offered the position they normally start as host the staff were also very friendly and inviting
Lol it was barely an interview but I need to type more words so I guess it was fine giraffe flute you and me and my friend mcgee I was in college so it was a job the manager was fine
Extremely simple. Asked me my 3 strengths and weaknesses and a couple other basic interview Qs & hired me on the spot. They are desperate will hire anyone who breathes.