I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Texas Roadhouse (Johnson City, TN) in May 2008
Interview
It was very simple. I walked in, filled out an application and was asked to come back between 2 and 4. A good tip is ALWAYS apply during the week days, between 2 and 4 or you application will basically be thrown away. A manager doesn't want to deal with applicants on a holiday or busy weekend evening, yet a surprising amount of people still do that. One thing that that helped me get the job was prior experience. When I came back and hour or so later I met with the Front of the House manager and she asked me questions related to how I would do the job, handle angry customers, etc. One specific I can remember is she asked me to imitate how I would greet customers and what I would say while seating them. I was offered the job on the spot.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Texas Roadhouse (Seaford, DE) in Mar 2012
Interview
You get 1:1 interviews with each of the managers (Front of House, Back of House, and General Manager). Basically, if you get past one of the managers and on to the next, you're probably going to be hired. They won't bother with you if they don't think you're a good match. Mine ended up being spread over two weeks, seeing as the General Manager was at a training conference and I had to wait a week before my next interview. They asked basic questions (what have you been doing recently, what do you like to do, how would you describe yourself, etc.) and asked about my availability.
The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Texas Roadhouse (Topeka, KS) in May 2011
Interview
They do a group interview that is at best business casual. You present yourself to the group and there are no real situation based questions. The hiring manager is very good at selecting personalities and believes in the training that gives you the ability to serve. They will hire you with little experience but usually dont start you serving if you have none.