<p>Hi Parents!</p>
<p>Tomorrow I have my first job interview as a host for Texas Steakhouse and I’m not sure what to wear. Some have told me to wear a suit and a tie and others have insisted on business casual (polo and khakis) as its a relatively casual restaurant. I’m so confused as I want to leave a great first impression (gas ain’t cheap!) but I’m getting so many conflicting opinions.</p>
<p>What do you think?</p>
<p>Blazer, pants in a different color than the blazer, dress shirt, leather shoes, dark socks. Tie optional.</p>
<p>It’s not quite as formal as a suit, but it’s still serious. Job interviews are serious.</p>
<p>This assumes that you happen to own such clothing. If you don’t, and the choice is between the suit and the polo/khakis, I vote for the suit.</p>
<p>Good rule of thumb: dress one step up from how folks working in the job would be expected to dress on a daily basis.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t suggest you wear anything that would make you look like you had no idea what the place’s atmosphere was like. If it’s pretty casual (as it looks in online photos), a polo and khakis is probably safe, but make sure you tuck in your shirt and wear a belt, even if you don’t usually, and leather shoes would be a nice touch too…and be otherwise well-groomed, of course.</p>
<p>And again, the differing opinions. AHHHHH!</p>
<p>Not really: Don’t look sloppy. Look like you made an effort. Dress one notch up from the position you are seeking. If the choice is too casual vs. too formal, go for more formal.</p>
<p>When I applied for busser at a similar restaurant I just wore a pair of dress slacks and a dress shirt. No tie or blazer. My dress was commented on positively so I think it worked out.</p>
<p>If you are applying for a job as a hostess, I would suggest a kneelength or slightly shorter skirt and blouse. You need to look somewhat hot but also neat and reliable.</p>
<p>… I’m a guy. Applying to be a host. Not sure the skirt will work with my hairy legs; I’ll try to look hot though. :)</p>
<p>I guess a nice dress kilt would be appropriate :)</p>
<p>If the choice is suit vs. khakis/polo, I’d go with the suit (may be just slacks/dress shirt like erhswimmer suggested?). At my workplace everyone wears sneakers and jeans, but our job candidates come dressed like Nordstrom mannequins :D.</p>
<p>DO NOT WEAR A SUIT. The people who are telling you to wear a suit are not aware of what kind of restaurant this is. We have them in my state so I know. If you go in there in a suit, they will probably laugh at you once you leave. You would be completely overdressed. Again, DO NOT WEAR A SUIT. Wear khakis, a nice polo or button down shirt, tucked in, belt, nice shoes. You will look nice and not be laughably overdressed. Please take this advice!!</p>
<p>I would go with khakis and a button down shirt tucked in with a belt. I agree with the above poster…if you wear a suit, they’re going to laugh at you later.</p>
<p>hr person here. Agree with the above. A suit is overdressing for this position.</p>
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<p>I guess your original reference to a shirt and tie should have clued me in! :D</p>
<p>I agree that khakis and a buttondown or nice polo shirt sounds like the correct level of dress. I’m not familiar with the restaurant chain, but if they attempt something a little edgier in atmosphere I’d go with something a tad more adventurous, such as pressed black cotton pants and a buttondown or slightly more stylish shirt.</p>
<p>So – how did the interview go? And, more importantly, what did you wear??</p>
<p>CIA, what ???</p>
<p>CIA, hope everything worked out for you.</p>
<p>S is a lifeguard. Shorts and t-shirts are the accepted attire across the board. He went to his interview with slacks, shirt, tie, no jacket (and shoes – probably assumed most places, but in Southern CA it appears to be optional). Was complimented on his attire by the interviewing panel and got the job. Odd thing is the kid in the full suit did not. Nor did the kid in jeans. Now I’m sure that what was said in the interview mattered more, but DS’s philosophy was to look like “this is something I really want” but also “I’m aware of the corporate culture”.</p>
<p>Hi all! Sorry for the delay. I decided to go with the Khakis, tucked in Polo, belt, shoes. The interview went across well. There is a girl currently preparing to leave. When she leaves, I’ll be taking her place. Her last day is Tuesday so I should be starting sometime next week.</p>
<p>He said he would call me Tuesday to tell me what day I actually start. Thanks for the help!</p>