Interview Top Tips

Our dress code is casual so it’s up to you what you’d like to wear for your interview. If you feel like dressing smart, come smart. If you feel weird wearing a suit then come less formal. Just make it a step up from your dressing gown.

We care about our Krispy Kremer's and customers in everything we do, so if you are coming in for an interview and are successfully hired in retail, bakery or logistics you will need to remove any facial piercings, false nails, nail polish, false eyelashes and jewellery (except wedding band).

Jot down our address so you don’t get lost, and have the phone number handy in case you do.

Remember who to ask for when you get to reception or on site at the store or bakery. There are lots of lovely people that work here, we just need to know which one you’re here to see.

Clear, concise answers are always best

Have a few questions ready — remember it’s a two-way process.

You’ll get a doughnut of your choice or two when you come in for an interview (they’re quite good).- What's your favourite?

What does an interview look like with us:

Dependant on the role you are being recruited for you may have a series of different interviews.

Teams Video Interview

Similar to a face to face interview but just via a video link! We want to hear all about you - not just your experience, we want you to be you! Your potential new line manager will talk about the role and Krispy Kreme life.

Face to face Interview

The interview will involve meeting your potential new Line Manager in person to talk in more detail about what you are looking for in your new job and an opportunity to find out some exciting and wonderful things that are going on at Krispy Kreme.

OJE (On the Job Experience) - For Retail, Bakery & Logistics vacancies only

As part of the interview, we may ask you to take part in what we call an “OJE” (on the job experience) nothing to worry about this is a great opportunity to see if you like the job and its right for you! You get to experience behind the scenes of Krispy Kreme.

Hiring Event

With lots of new store openings and growth in our business we love the opportunity here to do a hiring event.

What the day looks like:

• Introduction and Insight to Krispy Kreme and the team
• Interactive team building activity to get you relaxed and having fun the Krispy Kreme way!
• One to one interview with a Krispy Kremer

Hiring Events usually lasts around 1 ½ hours.

Understanding key information about the company you’re interviewing with can help you go into your interview with confidence.

Using the company’s website, social media posts and recent press releases will provide a solid understanding of the company’s goals and how your background makes you a great fit.

Check out our website & socials for more details on Krispy Kreme!

https://www.krispykreme.co.uk/our-history

Perhaps this is your first interview, out of education or maybe you are re-entering the workplace after raising your children, it could even be your first interview having been in the same job for multiple years. We know interviewing for the first time can be scarry, but dough-nut let those nerves get to you. Here at Krispy Kreme, we want every moment you spend with us to be joyful and interviewing is no different.

Whether you have a CV or not, always read the advert and job description for the position you are applying for. Start preparing information you want to share with your interviewer ahead of time, for example previous work experience or transferable skills. If, however, you have no work experience, think about your life, educational or voluntary experience, which demonstrate work ethic, coachability, behaviours and attitude.

It's really important that you are able to comply with the relevant laws surrounding right to work in the UK. When you attend an interview with us, please ensure that you bring and show the relevant documentation to support your application.

What we need from you:

As per Government legislation, you will be required to provide PROOF OF ID, and ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK.

We will need you to bring one of the following documents on the day to show the interviewer.

• Original British or Irish Passport
• Birth Certificate together with an official document issued by a government agency or a previous employer, which shows your National Insurance number and your name.
• Share Code
• If you are an international student, please bring proof of your university term dates

For more information on Right to Work checks please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist

We’re really not that scary, so don’t stress about it too much. Just be yourself and the best version of it.

For further enquires or help please contact the Talent Acquisition Team via email careers@krispykreme.co.uk