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Top  Restaurant Manager Job Interview Questions and Answers
Top Restaurant Manager Job Interview Questions and Answers

1 :: Tell me what was the best company you have worked for?

Golden corral Very good plan and communication. A plan for everything and it was trained very well.

2 :: Explain me about your managing experiences?

It has been most delightful, I learn that I have a love to see people development and smiling faces that what has kept me in this business for so long.

3 :: Tell me have you been offered any positions yet?

I feel that I am moving forward with the best company on the market and that any other positions tried for would be a loss of my integrity.

4 :: Tell me what is your best skill as a manager?

I take direction as much as I give it. I believe in coaching employees and delegating tasks. I push for hospitality more than I do service.

5 :: Tell me what's dissatisfy you nearly all an early on job?

Inefficiency bothers me. I believe in giving chances to my staff but if I see that someone's behavior reflects directly on business, it makes me uncomfortable. And this is why I believe in doing things right the first time.

6 :: Tell me what are your inventory techniques?

I feel inventory should be done in pares once a month unless your food cost is to high after monitoring the garbage and whats coming back from the tables you can do a weekly iventory for a few weeks this should give you the data you need

7 :: Tell me why are you leaving your last position?

The call center that the deli I was managing down sized by 6oo employees, the site moved to a smaller builing and the group went the route of home reps, our services were no longer needed with the company. I was laid off.

8 :: Tell me what's your philosophy towards work?

I believe in doing things right the first time. If you want customer satisfaction and recurrent business, you have to be meticulous and a charmer.

9 :: Explain what promotion experiences do you have?

I have come up with brunch, salsa night, radio remotes, free thanksgiving dinner, deal of the day, bogos, restaurant week, menu designs, happy hours.

10 :: Explain what made you choose to apply for this position?

The food service industry has always intrigued me which is why I chose to try my hand at it. Leadership is my forte and by combining the two, I believe that working as a restaurant supervisor makes sense.

11 :: Suppose food cost rise above 30%, what will you do to lower the cost?

Begin weekly or daily inventory on highest price items or desirable items. Have Pre-shift meetings about portion size and waste. Require managers to check all orders in and verify with vendor. Verify that items are being correctly rung in or charged for. Investigate discounts, coupons and comp %. Watch for any unusual patterns with numbers or behavior.

12 :: Tell us what is your expected salary as Restaurant Manager?

Since I have worked as a restaurant supervisor for many years, I believe that my salary requirements should be competitive. Restaurant supervisors earn $32,000 annually and that is what I would like ideally.

13 :: Explain me about your worst confrontation with a customer?

Once had a gentleman come in after a few drinks he started insulting me after a while of me not listening to him he got conformational after that I left the bar and had a manager step in and descaled the problem.

14 :: Tell us what part of the job do you dislike? What would you change?

I dislike walking in the fridge to do inventory I would change it by addin a robot that could go in scan the boxes and I stay warm.
Extensive reaching with the possible customer thru mass media and social media, giving the best hospitable and ambiance and service, thru dining setup.

16 :: Do you know what are top 3 skills for restaurant supervisor?

Restaurant supervisors need to possess exceptional leadership skills, be customer oriented and have a knack for food service perfection.

17 :: Tell us have you ever been late to open the doors at a restaurant before?

I never come to open the door at a restaurant but i always set staffing that door should be open at right time.

18 :: Tell me about your long-term career goals for restaurant supervisor?

I intent to become a restaurant general manager. But I am aware of the fact that this is not possible unless I truly understand the core restaurant business. The next decade or so, I intend to learn the ropes and contribute all that I know.
I will want all the employee to be a brand ambassador, working with love, passion and zeal.

20 :: Suppose you see a server ready to take a burnt dish to a customer, what do you do?

I try to catch the waiter before he serves the costumer, if this one see the dish I apology and excuse for this. Make sure with the chef a proper one coming asap for the costumer and offert him a discount or anything else, dipends the policy of the company, to excuse the mistake, the waiting time and make him left happy and come back to us again.

21 :: Tell me do your capabilities match this or other job more carefully?

My capabilities are perfect for a restaurant supervisor position. I am a great communicator, possess exceptional leadership skills and know the restaurant business inside out.

22 :: Tell me what do you believe is the role of the manager?

To control the operations and services of the restaurant, to ensure the restaurant is functioning properly and customers are happy with our services and products, providing excellent communication skills with the staff and properly train our employees to keep high standards and service at the restaurant.

23 :: Explain your qualifications as an assistant manager?

Talk about your personal attributes, such as loyalty, integrity, ethics, ability to work under pressure, leadership and charisma, orderliness, etc. You can start your answer by giving examples; if you worked as an assistant retail manger you probably had to manage a group of people (mention exact number), hire and fire people, interact effectively with clients, and deal with client complaints.

24 :: Explain what do you know about our restaurant?

I have done research on your restaurant traffic has increased for the past " years , you offer great benefits with options of bonus potential, I have read positive reviews, which leads me to believe your company is where I want to be.

25 :: Explain me why do you find the job interesting or exciting?

The assistant manager's job may be fairly routine one day and exciting the next. Assistant managers often take over the establishment (like a restaurant) in the absence of the boss. It demands multi-tasking and adaptability, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. It's a management job with a lot of people interaction.
Restaurant Manager Interview Questions and Answers
90 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions and Answers