Practice Restaurant Job Interview

1: "Tell me about yourself"

I love working in fast-paced (busy? bustling?) environments, like that of *insert name of restaurant you're applying to here*. I find being a server an enjoyable way to interact with people. My past experiences with restaurant life have been very positive.

2: "Tell me something bad you've heard about our company"

I haven't heard anything bad about it.

3: "Why should I hire you?"

I have a good reputation with all my previous employers and customers. I have experience as a full time server and experience training other servers. I'm happy in this field of work, and a happy server can make for happy customers.

4. "Where do you see yourself in five years?"

I can see myself still working here, supporting myself through University.

5. "How would you react if I told you your interview so far was terrible?"

I would ask for reasons why it could be considered terrible.

6. "Can you work under pressure?"

Yes.. for example, when customers became angry about menu items being out of stock, I found a resolution in apologizing for the desired item being out of stock then recommending a similar item.

7. "What kind of salary are you looking for?"

over 9000.

8. "Why are you looking for a new job/why did you leave your last job?"

I quit my last job to polish off my high school courses. Now that those are done, I want to get back into the workforce.

9. "Why did you apply here?"

I've heard only good things about this job, and it seems like my ideal work environment.