19 Food and Beverage Interview Questions & Answers
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Q1. Tell me about yourself and why you want to work within this Food & Beverage role?
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“I believe I am a professional, attentive, customer-focused and flexible person who enjoys working in a customer-facing role. The experiences I have gained in life so far means I will be able to carry out the duties of this food and beverage role to the necessary standards. For example, I have experience of providing great service to people, I can work as part of a team in a supportive manner, I am diligent and will not make mistakes, and I am also a very fast learner. That means, if I am successful at the interview today, I will be able to learn the role in a short space of time, so I can then start making a positive contribution to your business.”
Q2. Why do you want to work for our company?
SUGGESTED ANSWER
“Because we spend so much time at work, I believe you should choose your employer carefully. When I first saw this food and beverage role advertised, I started looking into your company, and it quickly became apparent that you are a good company to work for. The way the business has developed over the years is impressive, and it is also clear from some of the comments left online by both customers and former members staff, that you are an excellent employer. I want to work for a company where I am supported in the role and I also want to work alongside passionate and dedicated people. I believe this will be the case if I get to work for your organization.”
Q3. What qualities do you have that will help you to thrive within this Food & Beverage role?
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Q4. What would you do if another member of the Food and Beverage team was not pulling their weight?
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Q5. What’s your biggest weakness?
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Q6. Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond for a customer?
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Q7. Why do you want to be a Food & Beverage Assistant/Host and what can you bring to the role?
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Q8. What are the most important things to consider when carrying out your duties in this Food and Beverage position?
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Q9. We need to hire someone in this Food and Beverage role who is going to be flexible and work the hours required. Describe a time when you were flexible in a work-related situation?
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Q10. Explain to me the Food and Beverage industry complaints procedure?
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Q11. We expect our Food and Beverage staff to provide outstanding service at all times. Tell me about a time when you delivered excellent customer service in a previous role?
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Q12. How would you deal with a dissatisfied customer after serving them? What would you consider whilst dealing with them and why?
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Q13. Whilst working in this Food and Beverage role, you notice one of your work colleagues being rude to a customer. What would you do?
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Q14. Teamwork is an important part of this Food and Beverage role. When have you worked as part of a team to complete a challenging task?
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Q15. Working in the Food and Beverage sector can be stressful at tomes. Can you give me an example when you handled a stressful situation at work, please?
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Q16. Why do you want to leave your current job?
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Q17. What skills do you have that will be of benefit to our Food and Beverage team?
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Q18. Where do you see yourself in 5 years' time?
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Q19. That’s the end of your Food and Beverage interview. Do you have questions for the panel?
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Yes! I Want To Pass My Interview!Food and Beverage Roles Job Description, Skills and Qualities
Whilst there are numerous job roles within the food and beverage industry, the core requirements of the role remain the same. You are required to provide a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors and guests to the establishment ensuring that exceptional customer service is provided at all times. You will need to have excellent personal presentation skills, be able to respond to customer queries in a timely manner, and also be knowledgeable of all food and beverage products available on the menu. You will normally report to the Food and Beverage Manager or Supervisor.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create a warm and positive environment for all guests;
- Ensure you are familiar with the menu and in particular the drinks and food that are available during your shift;
- Able to take orders accurately in written format to minimize ordering errors and omissions;
- Follow all food safety hygiene standards;
- Respond positively to any customer complaints in an effective manner by following company complains procedures;
- Deliver outstanding customer service at all times;
- Work as part of a team and be a supportive member of the food and beverage crew;
- Set up, clean and prepare tables for guests as soon as a guest leaves the restaurant or dining area;
- Handle cash and cheque payments accurately;
- Any other duties as required by the Food and Beverage Manager or Supervisor.
4 TIPS FOR PASSING YOUR FOOD AND BEVERAGE INTERVIEW
TIP #1 –Customer service is at the heart of every food and beverage job role. Therefore, in preparation for your interview, make sure you have previous examples r eady of when you have not only delivered excellent customer service, but also where you have gone above and beyond what was required.
TIP #2 – Write down a list of the qualities needed to perform the role of a Food and Beverage Assistant/Host and then mention them at the interview. When they ask you the interview question, tell me about yourself, you should list the skills and qualities you have that are in line with the requirements of the role
TIP #3 – Personal presentation is a vital aspect of any food and beverage role. It does not matter how good your answers are to the interview questions, if you fail to present yourself in an appropriate manner, you will not get hired. Therefore, think carefully about what you are going to wear to your food and beverage interview, and also concentrate on positive interview technique and body language.
TIP #4 – There will, undoubtedly, be a number of situational or behavioral type questions during your food and beverage interview. You should respond to these using previous situations you have been in. Within the food and beverage interview guide contained on this page, we have provided you with some brilliant example answers to common behavioural interview questions to help you prepare.
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