As a restaurant manager, interviewing new employees can be a stressful situation. Many of the standard restaurant interview questions can be found online so candidates can prepare ahead of time to give the best answer. There’s nothing wrong with that. But do those answers necessarily translate into real-life skills and abilities? It’s hard to say.
To help you really get to know the candidate you’re interviewing, you’ve got to go deeper. To help you make the interview process easier, we’ve created a list of the 20 most important restaurant interview questions.
These questions will help you avoid the canned answers that sound great in the interview but don’t truly reveal the candidate’s potential.
A Conversation with Steve Newton CEO of Mission BBQ
Interviews for Top Jobs at Mission BBQ
GSR Interview
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Mission BBQ in Jul 2018
Interview
Quite easy, talked to an assistant manager he liked me. He then got the general manager who hired me on the spot. The interview processs was 45 minutes all together. I had to fill out hiring paper work then come back for a “follow” shift.
- What do you know about the company?
Servant Heart Leader Interview
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Mission BBQ (Jacksonville, FL) in Jun 2022
Interview
Applied via Indeed for a FOH management position. Was told the position available is a KM position on 3rd interview. Multiple phone interviews between recruiter and in person interviews with Regional Manager. Thought interviews were going well after 2 months of interviews. Worked “A day in the life” and was ghosted. Waste of time. Now they’re hiring for multiple SHL positions so I may have dodged a bullet.
- What do you know about our company?
Assistant Manager Interview
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Mission BBQ (Milwaukee, WI) in Jul 2019
Interview
3 interviews, realistic job preview experience, assessments, application, background check, drug test, interviews were regional district manager, regional manager, human resources, lots of behavior questions and talking about taking care of first responders and their families and patriotic duty.
- Describe your management style
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Restaurant Manager
MISSION BBQ – Westlake, OH 3.8Provides constant communicates through daily shift meetings. Train and develop through proper coaching and teaching. Free Shift Meals and Dining Discounts.$45,000 – $55,000 a yearQuick Apply
Dishwasher
MISSION BBQ – Mason, OH 3.8Passionate about being Sanitary and Safe. Ability to work Fast and with a Sense of Urgency. Free Shift Meals and Dining Discounts.$15 – $17 an hourQuick Apply
Line Cook
MISSION BBQ – Canton, OH 3.8The ability to work Fast and with a sense of urgency. A commitment to keeping an immaculate display kitchen Sanitary and Safe.$13 – $14 an hourQuick Apply
Dishwasher
MISSION BBQ – Parma, OH 3.8Passionate about being Sanitary and Safe. Ability to work Fast and with a Sense of Urgency. Free Shift Meals and Dining Discounts.Quick Apply
Catering Event Staff
MISSION BBQ – Mason, OH 3.8Warmly Greet Our Customers and their guests at events. Genuinely Engage and provide Extra Mile WOW Service. Prompt and Accurate; On Time and 100% correct.$16 – $20 an hourQuick Apply
Cashier
MISSION BBQ – Canton, OH 3.8Genuinely Engage with Our Customers throughout the ordering process. Cash register experience and phone skills are helpful but not required.$11 – $12 an hourQuick Apply
Cashier
MISSION BBQ – Mason, OH 3.8Genuinely Engage with Our Customers throughout the ordering process. Cash register experience and phone skills are helpful but not required.Quick Apply
Prep Cook
MISSION BBQ – Youngstown, OH 3.8Passionate about Quality and Picture Perfect Presentation. A commitment to keeping an immaculate display kitchen Sanitary and Safe.$14 – $15 an hourQuick Apply
Delivery Driver
MISSION BBQ – Mason, OH 3.8We are currently hiring Delivery Drivers. *Warmly Greet Our Customers and their guests at events. *. *Genuinely Engage and provide Extra Mile WOW Service.*.$16 – $20 an hourQuick Apply
Community Ambassador
MISSION BBQ – Mason, OH 3.8Selfless and willing to humbly Serve. The Community Ambassador executes and organizes our in-store branding campaigns and events.$15 – $17 an hourQuick Apply
Community Ambassador
MISSION BBQ – Parma, OH 3.8Selfless and willing to humbly Serve. The Community Ambassador executes and organizes our in-store branding campaigns and events.$15 an hourQuick Apply
Why do you want to work in the restaurant industry?
This question can help you understand the candidate’s reasons for wanting to work in your restaurant. Responses like, “I really enjoy making people happy!” or, “My friend said you have the best pay.” can tell you a lot about their motives.
FAQ
What do you wear to a mission BBQ interview?
- Business casual (e.g. dress slacks)51%
- Casual (t-shirt and jeans)26%
- They didn’t have a dress code17%
- Formal (business suit)3%
- Special outfit (e.g. protective gear)3%
What are the 10 most common interview questions and answers?
- Tell me about yourself.
- What attracted you to our company?
- Tell me about your strengths.
- Tell me about your strengths.
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Tell me about a time where you encountered a business challenge?
What are the 5 most common interview questions and answers?
- Tell me about yourself.
- Walk me through your resume.
- How did you hear about this position?
- Why do you want to work at this company?
- Why do you want this job?
- Why should we hire you?
- What can you bring to the company?
- What are your greatest strengths?
What are the 7 most common interview answers?
- Where do you see yourself in five years? …
- What are your strengths/weaknesses? …
- Why should we hire you? …
- Tell me about yourself / your past work experience. …
- Why do you want to work for us? …
- What are your salary expectations? …
- What skills or experience will help you succeed in this role?
