The waiting staff or the service staff is the backbone of a restaurant. Waiting staff is responsible for the order taking and the smooth service of the food. Waiting staff has to be very agile and smart in its working. They should always greet the customers with a pleasant smile. Staff should be very polite and courteous while handling customers.
Interview is a two way communication process wherein the employer gauges the competitive and technical skills of a particular employee. At the same time the candidate should be thorough prepared with his answers. As this type of job is considered to be an entry level job candidates are not required to be highly qualified.
1 Tell me something about yourself?
This question is prepared to know your professional self.Well,I have completed my basic elementary education from a well known collage. I firmly believe that I have the desired requisites to be a waiting staff. I am very agile in my work. I am proactive in my work. My nature is very humble so this will help me in dealing with the customers with an open heart. I am very dedicated and passionate about my work. I give ear to each and every minute detail that concerns my work.
2 How will you cope with constant work pressure and long working hours?
I will always try to focus on my current task with uttermost sincerity which will not deviate my mind. I will always try to analyze my work in such a way that it will not be very taxing and cumbersome on me. I will be patient while doing my work and this will not drain me physically.
3 What do you enjoy in a wait staff career?
It gives me a golden opportunity to interact with diverse people with different food habits and preferences. I will be able to know their likes and dislikes. It gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction to serve someone. I will be able to know their culture and eating habits.
4 If selected what do you expect from this job?
If I am selected I believe that I can achieve my desired goal in my life. The job would be very challenging and demanding which will develop my personal and professional skills. At the same time I will be paid a decent amount of remuneration depending upon my performance.
These are some of the most frequent asked questions that come up again and again for a candidate pursuing a career in waiting staff.
