33Blue Bottle Coffee Company Interview Questions & Answers
1.As you know, we have a lot of competitors in this industry. Why do you want to work for Blue Bottle Coffee Company?
2.Have you ever come to Blue Bottle Coffee Company as a customer? Tell me about your experience.
3.At Blue Bottle Coffee Company we receive many applications on a daily basis. Why should we hire you?
4.Walk me through your industry related experience. Which role was your favorite, and why did you leave?
5.From your understanding of our job posting, what do you feel your primary duties will be with Blue Bottle Coffee Company?
6.What characteristics do you feel a good barista will have?
7.At Blue Bottle Coffee Company we want to be the best in the coffee industry. Where do you think we could improve?
8.At Blue Bottle Coffee Company we have very high standards when it comes to food safety. Have you ever taken any food safety or hygiene related courses?
9.At Blue Bottle Coffee Company we offer many corporate growth opportunities to our star employees. Where do you see your career with Blue Bottle Coffee Company taking you?
10.Thank you for spending your time interviewing with Blue Bottle Coffee Company. I realize I have asked you a lot of questions. Do you have any questions for me?
11.At Blue Bottle Coffee Company we have had previous concerns with employee theft. How would you handle it if you caught an employee stealing?
12.If a customer complained that you gave them incorrect change, what would you do?
13.Are you familiar with the types of products that we serve at Blue Bottle Coffee Company?
14.At Blue Bottle Coffee Company we are open 7 days a week. We may schedule you for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to offer flexibility in your schedule, or do you have restrictions?
15.Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.
16.When have you been asked to perform a function or complete a task in which you had little or no experience in doing?
17.Where do you see yourself a year from now?
18.How does this position with Blue Bottle Coffee Company fit into your career goals?
19.Describe your leadership qualities.
20.Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.
21.How would you describe your personality?
22.Days can sometimes be stressful at Blue Bottle Coffee Company. How do you handle stress on the job?
23.Outside of work, what type of creative activities do you like to pursue?
24.How many days were you absent from work last year?
25.At Blue Bottle Coffee Company, we believe that everyone has leadership capabilities. Do you see yourself a leader? When have you led a team?
26.List the top 3 skills that you have acquired in your last role, that will help you in this position with Blue Bottle Coffee Company.
27.On a scale from 1 to 10, how honest are you?
28.What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job?
29.Have you ever had to fire an employee? What were the reasons for their termination?
30.At Blue Bottle Coffee Company, we are looking for reliable employees who come to work on time. Do you have reliable transportation?
31.What are your salary expectations?
32.How would your favorite teacher or professor describe you?
33.At Blue Bottle Coffee Company, we value accuracy and a job well done. Do you always double check or proofread your work?
