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Question 1 of 25 for our Olive Garden Mock Interview

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Question 1 of 25

What draws you to a job in food services?

"I've always really loved food, and I love talking to people about food. When my friends and I go out to restaurants together, I have a bad habit of telling them what to order or ordering for them. That's really the thing that I love most about working as a server: I love making connections with customers based on our common love of food, and I love making recommendations to customers based on what kinds of dishes they enjoy."

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How to Answer: What draws you to a job in food services?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Olive Garden job interview.

  • 1. What draws you to a job in food services?

      How to Answer

      We're looking for passionate, energetic food service professionals to join our team here at Olive Garden, and the interviewer wants to hear what makes you excited about the restaurant industry, what you enjoy about the work, and why you think Olive Garden is a good fit for you.

      Written by Jordan Henry on October 16th, 2018

      1st Answer Example

      "I've always really loved food, and I love talking to people about food. When my friends and I go out to restaurants together, I have a bad habit of telling them what to order or ordering for them. That's really the thing that I love most about working as a server: I love making connections with customers based on our common love of food, and I love making recommendations to customers based on what kinds of dishes they enjoy."

      Written by Jordan Henry on October 16th, 2018

      2nd Answer Example

      "I just enjoy serving people. I've worked in retail jobs as well and enjoyed the time I spent serving customers in that setting, but restaurants have a different kind of energy that I just really love. I do my best work when things are busy and hectic -- it challenges me to provide even more elevated service, and I love to work together with my team when things are really crazy."

      Written by Jordan Henry

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I am a big people's person. I love working with people and hospitality. It is such a rewarding feeling. I also enjoy guests being happy with the food as much as working in the foodservice. Food Service has that to offer me."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      It sounds like you have some great reasons to love working in food service! I have reworded your answer just slightly, to help with flow.
      "I like food service because I find enjoyment in making people happy through food. I love working with people and in a hospitality environment."

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