History of Hardee’s

Located mostly in the South and the Midwest, Hardee’s has been around since 1960.   Currently owned by CKE restaurant, Hardee’s is currently the #4 burger fast food chain, following McDonald’s, Burger King, as well as Wendy’s.   Wilbur Hardee is the founder and has over 1900 hardee’s restaurants that are either corporate or franchised owned.

Hours of Operation:   Mon-Fri: 6:00am-9:00pm; Sat: 4:00am-12:00am; Sun: 5:00am-10:00pm

Minimum Age to Work Here:   16 years old

Positions Available:   Crew Person, Shift Leader, Assistant Manager, Manager, Biscuit Maker, Drive-Thru Crew Member, Cashier, Breakfast Shift Leader, Cook, Prep Cook, Service Technician

Background Check Required?  Yes

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

Job Descriptions / Wage Averages

Cook: You will be in charge of cooking all the orders to perfection.   You will be responsible to make sure that the food gets out on time, as well as in a timely manner.   In your down time, you will clean up the grills, as well as the kitchen area.   You may be also required to help up front.   This job pays an average of $7 to $10 a hour.

Crew Member: You will work the cash register, process orders, as well as work the drive thru.   On occasions, you may be asked to clean up the lobby, as well as the restrooms.   Your sole duty is to make sure that the restaurant is running at 100%.   This job pays anywhere from $7 to $10 a hour based on experience.

Cashier: Working as a cashier is going to require you to work in the front of the store.   You’re going to take orders, as well as help the customer with any questions or concerns that they may have.   You’re also going to ensure that the front of the lobby is remaining clean and compliant.   You will help grab orders, as well as assist those that are working drive thru.   The average wage is anywhere from $7 to $10 a hour.

Shift Supervisor: You will answer to the manager, but many times, you will be working on your own.   You’re going to have to assign roles to the employees that are there, as well as help out in any areas that are going to need help.   From running the cash register, to answering complaints, you’re going to be required to help out with a lot.   This job pays an average of $9 to $12 a hour.

General Store Manager: Working as the general store manager is going to require you to run the whole show.   You’re going to assign tasks, you’re going to help with payrolls, as well as ensure that the store is running at 100%.   You’re also going to answer to the main store, district manager with any problems that may arise.   In your downtime, you will assist all other team members with any issues or jobs that they need help with.   The average wage is anywhere from $37,000 to $48,000 a year.

The Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Meal Discounts
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Education Reimbursement and more…

Atmosphere and Perks

Hardee’s offers its employees with fun and fast paced environment and exciting job benefits. This is a good place to start your career and will guide you towards further career growth and advancement. If you are employed at Hardee’s, you expect to receive highly competitive rates, flexible work schedules, paid training opportunities, health and wellness benefits, financial planning benefits, paid time off, complimentary name tags and uniforms, and outstanding employee discounts, holiday pay, sick leave, and paid vacation days, education reimbursement, direct deposit, and many other work perks.

Interview Questions

Can you describe your work experiences?

Can you work in a heated, fast-paced environment?

What would you do if you caught an employee doing offenses against the company?

How long do you plan to work here?

Can you be calm and polite if a customer is being very rude?

How will you describe quality customer service?

Can you deal with difficult co-workers?

How are you as a team player?

What are your strengths that can be best suited for the company?

Why should the company hire you?

How well can you handle a stressful situation?

Interview Tips

After you have submitted your employment application and other application requirements, you will be notified for an interview a week after. The Hardee’s hiring manager, a shift leader or assistant manager, will do the interview after reviewing the applicant information. The interview process generally consists of a one on one interview with a hiring manager or can also be conducted through group interviews or panel interviews. Most of the interview questions revolve around how well can you handle customers and how can you work as a team. A positive personality should be shown also during the interview. Make sure to use a language that will best impress the interviewer.

How to apply for the job

The best way to apply for a job is on Hardee’s employment page.   You will be able to sort out job openings, as well as who’s hiring in your area.   It’s a fast and easy way to apply.   If you don’t want to apply online, you may also pick up a paper application at your nearest location.

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