Interview Questions for waiter/waiteress
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Occupation: Waiter/Waitress in restaurants
Interview Questions (categorized by type):
-Stress in this occupation?
Would you consider this a stressful profession? Why? What’s the most stressful part of waitressing?
How do you handle the pressure of dealing with picky or rude customers?
Are there times that you lie just to please your customers? Why?
What do you do to relieve stress?
-What motivates people in this occupation?
Why did you choose this occupation?
What motivates you to do this job?
Do you think getting along with your coworkers is important for this job?
How satisfied are you with your job?
Are you satisfied with your manager?
Do you feel strongly committed to this restaurant? Why or why not?
-What personality traits are necessary to be successful in this occupation?
Do you have to be super friendly to earn larger tips?
Do you think you are more of a introverted or extraverted person? (Do you consider this good/bad thing for this occupation?)
Do you think you are a conscientious person? (Do you consider this a good/bad thing for this occupation?)
-What specific abilities are necessary to be successful in this occupation?
What do you have to do to be irreplaceable? (How hard do you have to work?)
What are some special skills one must have to work in customer service?
What is the hardest part about working as a waiter/waitress?
Other questions...
What’s your name?
What kind of restaurant do you work at?
How long have you been working in this position?
What do you like and dislike about your job?
How important is the dress code?
