This is so common it might be the first one you hear. Offer two or three reasons why you want to be a server. Include things that prove you will be a good employee and are able to learn on the job, make customers happy and deliver the top-notch service hiring managers want from their wait staff.
Answer: Waitressing allows me to get to know other people which I enjoy, but it also allows me to learn quickly and develop new skills and ensure I can deliver the top-notch service everyone expects when they go out to eat.What is your greatest strength as a server?
This question is open-ended and it can be scary trying to tackle it head on. Just remember they want something specific. Your interviewer is trying to get to know you and learn how much experience you have. They want to see what you excel at and where you need help with.
Include how much experience you have and a time you went above and beyond to make a customer feel good.
Answer: In my ten years serving people I’ve always been prompt and attentive and never left a table sitting for long. I am dedicated to a higher level of service and making sure everyone works together as a team.
Be confident about your strengths and weaknesses as a server. Remember, the waiter/waitress interviewer is trying to get to know more about you and how you contribute to the team.
What is your biggest weakness when serving?
Be honest about your weaknesses but don’t spend much time on this one. If you mention tardiness or missing shifts the interview will end in a heartbeat. Instead wrap your “weakness” in a strength and make an example of how it shows good character and the ambition to be good at your job.