I applied online. I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory (San Francisco, CA) in Sep 2014
Interview
Three phone interviews total and one in person interview. The recruiter conducted two phone interviews and then set me up with the Area Director of Operations for a lengthy interview and a side by side day at the restaurant.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They pry into what your about and what your made of. They want to see if you have Cheesecake Factory DNA inside of you and look for personnel that are experienced.
I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory (Boston, MA)
Interview
Straight forward and to the point. It was one-on-one with the Area Director at the time and completed at the Natick location. I received an offer letter about a week or two later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work here and what background do you have that can help us continue operations?
I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory (Las Vegas, NV)
Interview
Phone interview, in person interview and practical. Got hire right after practical. Pay is lower than I expected and hours are long. The training is extensive but I enjoyed it, menu is large.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory (Mission Viejo, CA)
Interview
Very detailed, asked a lot of real life examples. Be prepared to give real life experience in any and all. Great company but no BS will land you the job. Real life experience will take you a long way. Multiple interview process from phone interview to in-person. Be ready to give references to better heli your application process.