Hooters is a fast-food chain that is popular in the US. If you are a true American, we are sure you must have eaten Chicken wings from Hooters at least once. Actually, the fast-food chain is famous for two things, the first one being the chicken wings and the other one the waitresses who work at Hooters. Now, are you a woman looking for a job at Hooters as a waitress but are thinking over your decision because of general views of the ‘Hooters girls’? Or do you have an upcoming interview at Hooters and are just confused if you should wear something similar to the Hooters uniform or simply a formal outfit? So, today’s topic- What to wear to a Hooters interview?
So first of all, we need to clear any misconceptions anyone might have about the waitresses at Hooters. Unlike what people think generally of them, they are smart women who also happen to have good genes. Usually, people judge them because of their revealing uniforms. But wearing such outfits all day every day, working hard continuously, and dealing with creepy men all at the same time screams confidence. More often than not, these women are working here to go to college, or to make some extra money alongside another career, or simply to pay their bills. Now that both of us have a clear and unbiased conscience, we move on to discuss the topic at hand, which is, what you should wear to a Hooters interview.
The required look and personality
As we all know, Hooters waitresses have a specific look. The hirers say they want to see a natural, clean, bubbly, and fit girl. Also, these waitresses are most noticed for their visual appeal. So, the applicant must look fit and hygienic at least. Other than that, they have to take good care of their looks. For example, they should have a good haircut that frames their face well, wear flattering and neutral makeup, and most importantly, smile while talking to a customer. Also, they shouldn’t have any visible tattoos; if they have one or more, they must cover them with makeup.
Now to talk about your attitude, you have to look approachable and cheery. That is the reason smiling would be very helpful. Along with that, you have to be cooperative with your co-workers. That’s a given while working in any waitressing job but at Hooters, it’s especially important because a lot of times, there will be creepy customers. Handling such customers takes a little amount of unity and support. As some Hooters employees also address, confidence is an absolute must in a Hooters waitress. They must be comfortable in the clothes that they are in. They have to win over insecurities about their bodies if they want to happily work here. After all, the uniform is a low-cut tight tank top and short shorts, so much of your cleavage and body shape is exposed. You don’t want to be working a certain part of the day wondering if you are looking okay or not.
The right look for the interview
Now that we have looked at the basic requirements to be a Hooters waitress, it will be a bit easier to get a sense of what you could wear at the interview. One mistake that many girls make is that they wear too formal or too casual clothes. We mean to say that for a Hooters interview, you need not wear something as formal as a pantsuit but you cannot wear something as casual as yoga pants. The right look for the interview will consist of three things, which are-
- The outfit- By the description we just gave you of the right outfit for the interview, don’t feel confused. Simply, you could wear some polished casual outfits like a cute top and dark-washed jeans or a cute sundress for the interview. Just take care that whatever you wear is something not inspired by the Hooters uniform. You have to understand that these interviews are professional and the hirers ask you questions that are asked in any other interview. Then again, it will always be better to choose an outfit that complements your body shape and enhances it. It absolutely doesn’t mean you should wear revealing clothes, because they might not look professional. You could style these outfits with open-toed flats, or kitten heels, or any other footwear that is both comfortable and looks formal. Overall, you have to look sexy without exposing much of your body. So dress up well and be confident; we promise you will look sexy.
- Makeup- Makeup is very important for a Hooters interview. Waitresses at Hooters are expected to wear makeup that enhances their natural beauty and makes them look friendly and approachable. There’s no code for doing the right makeup. Do whatever looks good on you. You absolutely don’t need to be an expert at makeup. Even the most basic stuff like a lipstick that matches your skin tone, eyeliner and mascara can brighten up your look and help you get the right look both for your job as a waitress and your interview. The only thing to take care of is not to wear very bold makeup, which might distract the interviewer from your overall personality and put their entire focus on your makeup. Work with the clichéd ‘less is more’ approach.
- Hair- The right hairstyle will finish off your look beautifully. You can keep your hair down or up in a bun or pony. Whatever you choose to do, just take care that the hairstyle is not too messy and frames your face well. Other than that, you can do whatever you think you look good in. Remember, the key is to look confident and the best version of yourself.
- Other than these, one restriction at Hooters is about tattoos. When you are going in for the interview, make sure you cover any visible tattoos with makeup.
Lastly, you definitely need to wear a smile during the entire interview. It will not only make you feel less nervous but also give off cheerful vibes. Also, take care that your outfit is weather appropriate. For example, if it is a little cooler, you could add a cute jacket or overcoat to your outfit.
After being hired-
The common term for the Hooters franchise is a ‘breastaurant’, so you already know what its popularity relies on. Your visual appeal will be really important, so make sure you look like an all- American girl next door. As we already stated before, both your looks and your personality matter, so be cheerful and do not sound cynical to a customer. The usual customers of Hooters are middle-aged men. Be friendly towards them but yet maintain professionalism. If they are being creepy and touchy, rest assured that Hooters has top security and just asks for help.
There are certain rules regarding your uniform after you are hired. First and foremost, the uniform is the famous Hooters tank top tucked into an orange short, white slouch socks, and white sneakers. Now, the most basic rule is very obvious, which is that you always have to be in uniform when on the job. The next is kind of the reverse, that you cannot wear the entire uniform or any part of the uniform outside your workplace. Then, you always have to wear pantyhose, the lightest shade allowed being ‘Suntan’. If you have a darker skin tone, you are free to wear darker shades but never lighter. Moving on from the outfit to the hairstyle, you cannot wear your hair into a bun or a ponytail. You have to keep your hair down, and style. The recommended hairstyle is voluminous open waves. It will make you look more attractive overall.
Next, we talk about the makeup and accessories allowed. You can do the makeup on the job as we told you to do in the interview. It has to be light and natural. The use of foundation, concealer, lipstick, mascara, and eyeshadow is mandatory as you are expected to be camera-ready at all times. Specifically talking, you have to use nude shades of eyeshadow, like browns or grays, and bright shades of lipstick like pink or coral. You have to do your makeup by thinking of the final look as being sexy yet natural. Now, we shall talk about accessorizing your uniform. Actually, in this sphere, Hooters is much more lenient than its contenders. Not only are you allowed to wear jewelry but you are rather encouraged to wear it. There are limits to that too though like you can’t wear chokers or have tongue piercings. Also, you can wear only one necklace, two rings per hand, and two earrings per ear.
We hope you now are confident about your interview at Hooters. Look good and feel good during the interview and we guarantee you will be selected. Additionally, be clear and precise with your answers. The questions will mostly be regarding how you will deal with different types of customers, how you will work in a team etc. We are sure your confidence will fly you through it smoothly. All the very best!
