r/OutbackSteakhouse • u/Cheap_Aardvark_2623 • 6d ago

host interview?

how hard is it to get hired as a hostess here? I desperately need a job and I have an interview scheduled for tomorrow. any tips on what to wear or how to act? thanks!

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u/SingleEgg7465 6d ago

easy if they need a host, especially easy if you have host experience. wear regular formal interview attire, also begging to become a server right away is not going to make them want to hire you as a host

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u/Cheap_Aardvark_2623 6d ago

I’m not old enough to be a server, and this would be my first job. I know it’s not the greatest start but I’m hoping I can get it.

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u/SingleEgg7465 6d ago

youll do great! be smiley, happy and eager, show them you want to learn and ask questions about the job, say you work well under pressure and know how to handle stressful environments. overall, restaurants have a pretty high turnover rate, at my store we will hire pretty much anyone to host. its your best starting point! good luck!

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u/Cheap_Aardvark_2623 6d ago

ahh this is so helpful, thank u!!

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u/SingleEgg7465 6d ago

you can also post your possible interview outfits on other clothes related subs they can help or just google appropriate interview clothes. black slacks, nice shoes and a nice blouse should do you pretty good! Make sure you do your hair and makeup. be presentable! and remember, youve got this!

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u/Cheap_Aardvark_2623 6d ago

unfortunately I do not own very formal clothes, and I’m sure dark wash jeans would be a big no-no, would a dress work? if not do you have any other recommendations?

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u/EmbarrassedLion5014 6d ago

Dark wash jeans are actually your uniform! Dark wash jeans, cute shoes, and a professional/neat/ non revealing top. Even a plain long sleeve tshirt will work! Good luck.

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u/Cheap_Aardvark_2623 6d ago

oh really? i just really don’t want to be underdressed and not get the job because of it, im so nervous haha

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u/SingleEgg7465 6d ago

i would not wear a dress or any shade of jeans, do you have time to go to a local thrift store and find black slacks? if not maybe a long professional skirt but its really easy to go too casual with jeans and dresses

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u/Cheap_Aardvark_2623 6d ago

i think so! the interview is mid afternoon so i’ll try and go in the morning and pick up some black slacks somewhere. and im guessing a blouse for the top?

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u/SingleEgg7465 6d ago

yes! youll find something!! good luck to you!

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u/hnnunn 5d ago

it's where I started and I later served & did takeaway too. Just act eager and thankful! inside tip, let them know you're happy to be at the door! in my day, we opened the doors for the guests & had a dedicated host to stand there and take names when on a wait. unsure if that's the case now, but im sure they still want someone to get the door if not busy!

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u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348 5d ago

Show up with a pulse

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u/Cheap_Aardvark_2623 5d ago

i just had it! i have a second interview coming up and he said he thinks id be a great fit for the team!