History of Bob Evans

Bob Evans Restaurants is known as Bob Evans Farms, Inc. and they are a food service, processing, and Retail Company based in Columbus, Ohio. The company is named after its founder Bob Evans (1918-2007). The company operates two family dining restaurants in the United States known as Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi’s café.

They process and manufacture country sausage which has become very famous and is sold in many grocery stores. Bob Evans got the idea after he heard many of the truck drivers who stopped at his truck stop declare that he had the best sausage around. Bob slaughtered and packaged his own pork sausage. He/She did not have the capacity to manufacture large orders but he made an agreement with Tim Evans owner of Evans Packing Company. From that point on Bob Evans Farms, started up and went into being a large family restaurant that serves many people.

Hours of Operation:   Open every day: 6:00am-10:00pm

Minimum Age to Work Here:   16 years old

Positions Available:   Cashier, Server, Host/Hostess, Cook, Dishtank Operator, Kitchen Prep, Grill Cook, Assistant Manager, Restaurant Manager

Background Check Required?  Yes

Negotiation:   Set hourly rate.   There is no room for negotiation.

Job Description/Average Wage

Server: The servers are responsible for taking the customers orders presenting them to the cook and when they come out of the kitchen making sure that they are delivered in a timely manner. They must serve the drinks and salads before the meal comes out and a dessert afterwards if the customer so desires. The wage is based on the amount of tips that a server may receive. Servers at Bob Evans Restaurants usually receive a lot of tips. They are paid an hourly wage as well in accordance with the area that they are working.

Hostess: The hostess greets the customers, takes their names and makes sure that they are seated as soon as possible. Bob Evans Restaurants usually do not take reservations so there can be a waiting time. The hostess tries to keep customers occupied while waiting to be seated. Most hostesses’ starting wage is $8.00 an hour.

Cook: You’re going to be in charge of working in the back of the kitchen.   You’re going to help with prepping foods, opening the kitchen, as well as shutting it down.   You will also help with helping the waitresses with any orders that they may have.   You will ensure that all orders are being cooked to perfection.   The average wage is anywhere from $7 to $13 a hour.

Cashier: The cashier charges the customer, taking cash, check or credit card for payment. They must make sure that the customer gets the right amount of change. They also must make sure that if the customer places a take out that they receive everything in that order. Since Bob Evans Restaurants also sells, flour, sausages, syrups, and other items often the cashier must make sure that the customer is aware of what is on sale. The average wage for the cashier is $8.00 an hour.

Assistant Manager: You’re going to answer to the main manager of the restaurant itself.   You’re going to help open, as well as close the restaurant.     You’re going to be in charge of assigning tasks, helping with various tasks, as well as interacting with the customers.   The overall wage for this position is going to pay anywhere from $30,000 to $54,000 a year.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Half price meals while working
• Service Awards
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401 (k) and 401 (a) Retirement Plans
• Health Insurance Options

Atmosphere and Perks

Employment opportunities for Bob Evans are so attractive for those who wanted to pursue a career in the restaurant industry. With the flexible work schedule that is offered by the company, one can work part time and will receive competitive hourly rates. On top of the benefits of schedule flexibility, competitive salary, and rooms for career growth and development, Bob Evans offers other perks like discounted meal benefits, retirement plans and healthcare coverage options, paid vacations and Christmas bonuses.

Interview Questions

Can you describe your favorite restaurants?

How do you deal with difficult customers?

Can you work late nights or weekends? How flexible is your time?

Describe yourself in a few words

Tell us about a time you had a conflict with a manager.

How will you deal with customers who have not found your services satisfactory?

What will you do with co-workers whom you have caught stealing foods?

How will you define customer service?

Do you know what are your weaknesses and strength?

Why should the company hire you?

Who are you as a person?

Interview Tips

The Bob Evans job interview process will take place after you have submitted the papers required in the job application. Bob Evans may implement group or panel interviews in assessing the suitability of the candidates for the job. Bob Evans will likely hire candidates who are motivated, energetic and have excellent abilities to deal with the customers and co workers. In the job interview, you should display positive behavior and use right language. Make sure to establish an impression that you are knowledgeable in customer service. Hiring managers and interviewers are trying to gauge your personality; thus, in answering questions, be honest and sincere and maintain an eye contact to the interviewer. You will definitely be hired if you will be able to give your interviewers the positive impression that you are indeed suited to the job you applied for.

How to apply

You may apply for a position at any Bob Evans Restaurants, Mimi Café or to work on the Bob Evans Farms by going to their website:

http://www.bobevans.com/employment