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DoorDash·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
May 2026

Summary

PM interview at DoorDash with a product sense question using OpenTable as the case. Pretty open-ended, no hints on scope or direction, just thrown straight in.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

How would you improve the worst post-booking experience for OpenTable?

Product Sense & IdeationProduct StrategyRoadmap Prioritization
Author's notes

The 'worst' framing tripped me up a bit.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the scope: focus on OpenTable's post-booking experience (after reservation is made). Identify the worst experience through a user-centric lens, then prioritize improvements based on impact and feasibility, aligning with DoorDash's ecosystem.

Pro tip: Show empathy by walking through a specific user journey (e.g., last-minute cancellation) to highlight pain points, and tie improvements to business metrics like retention and restaurant partnerships.

1. Clarify and Scope

Define what 'post-booking experience' includes (e.g., confirmation, reminders, changes, check-in, post-meal) and confirm the goal is to improve the worst one.

2. Identify the Worst Experience

Use data or hypothetical scenarios to pinpoint the most painful experience, such as last-minute reservation changes or no-show handling, considering both diner and restaurant perspectives.

3. Prioritize Improvements

Evaluate potential solutions using a framework like RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to prioritize the most impactful and feasible fix.

4. Propose a Solution

Detail a specific improvement, such as a seamless rebooking flow or proactive waitlist management, and explain how it addresses the pain point.

5. Measure Success

Define metrics to track success, such as reduction in no-shows, increased diner satisfaction, or improved restaurant retention.

Key Points to Mention

  • User empathy: understand pain points from both diner and restaurant sides.
  • Data-driven prioritization: use metrics to identify the worst experience.
  • Integration with DoorDash: leverage delivery or logistics synergies.
  • Business impact: link improvements to retention, revenue, and partner satisfaction.
  • Feasibility: consider technical and operational constraints.
  • Competitive landscape: differentiate from other reservation platforms.

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