Bob Evans Interview Questions
Bob Evans Interview Questions

Congratulations on getting a Bob Evans Interview.

We can all agree interviews are stressful and competition is intense.

However, with a small amount of preparation, you can ace the interview.

Here you will find how to successfully answer frequently asked Interview Questions.

Please note these are practice interview questions and we are not affiliated with the company mentioned in this post.

Bob Evans Interview Questions and Answers

1. What can you tell us about Bob Evans?

Interviewers ask this question to weed out applicants who are hoping to get an interview by randomly applying to hundreds of jobs. Instead, they want to meet with applicants who have done their research about the company. Here are a few facts about this company

About Bob Evans

  • Bob Evans is an American restaurant chain with locations mainly in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic portions of the United States.
  • The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.
  • Bob Evans founded the first restaurant in 1962 in Rio Grande, Ohio.
  • They are famous for their big farm burgers.
  • They offer healthy options from the fit from the farm menu.
    Breakfast is served all day.
  • Some are just restaurants, and others have both restaurants and stores.
  • Customers can get Bob Evans refrigerated and frozen grocery products in most of the U.S. and parts of Canada.
  • Finally, Golden Gate Capital is the parent company of Bob Evans. Golden Gate Capital is also the parent company of California Pizza Kitchen.

2. Why do you want to work at Bob Evans?

  • If going to school state, it is a great way to pay for college.
  • Tell them you enjoy the food and state your favorite item on the menu.
  • Tell them you would be proud to work for someone who supports programs such as BE|Kind (supports local charities and communities) and an animal well-being policy.

3. Why should I hire you?

  • Have a second read of the job description and find the skills and experience required for the position.
  • Next, match the skills required for the job to your skill set.
  • Finally, reassure the interviewer you have the right skills.
  • Have a second read of the job description and find the skills and experience required for the position.
  • Next, match the skills required for the job to your skill set.
  • Finally, reassure the interviewer you have the right skills.

4. Can you work weekends/nights?

  • It is in your best interest to be as flexible as possible to say yes. The hours of operation at Bob Evans are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

5. Are you good at math?

  • Yes.  If you are not good at math tell them you have no problem doing addition or subtraction.

6. What are your career goals?

  • Make sure you have a career goal in mind.  If you don’t say something like a career as a restaurant manager.  This way you will sound like a good fit for the restaurant.

7. Do you like working with people (customer service)?

  • Make sure you present yourself as someone who is easy to talk to and, of course, say yes.

8. What experience do you have?

  • If you have other restaurant experiences talk about them. Talk about any cashier experience you may have. If you don’t have restaurant experience or any other type of experience don’t worry as Bob Evans hires many first-time employees.

9. Questions to ask on a Bob Evans Interview?

  • What do you like best about working here?
  • How do you describe your ideal candidate for this position?
  • What about this position is the most important?
  • How do you measure my success, and what could I do to meet your expectations?
  • Which part of the position has the steepest learning curve? What can I do to get up to speed quickly?
  • What opportunities will I have to learn and grow?

Bob Evans Second Interview

  • It is important to remember questions asked in the first interview where you didn’t do well. The second interview is more than likely to be with someone who will make the hiring decision so you need to make a good impression.

Bob Evans Interview Tips

  • Turn off your smartphone
  • Arrive 10 minutes early.
  • Don’t speak too fast or too slow.
  • Make good eye contact throughout the interview.

Bob Evans Interview Attire

Entry-Level Position

Entry-Level Position

  • Dress business casually if you are interviewing for an entry-level position.  Do not wear shorts and avoid wearing jeans.
Management Position

Management Position

  • Dress formally or business casual if you are interviewing for a management position.  Blazers and dark trousers are a safe choice, as well as wrap dresses for females. Avoid sportswear clothes. 
Colors

Colors

  • Blue tells employers that you’re credible and trustworthy.
  • Black shows leadership and is great if you’re going for a senior position.
  • Red sends a message that you are assertive and will work well in a field like sales.

  • People consider wearing orange to a job interview unprofessional, linking it to being the worst color choice.

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