Peet's Coffee and Tea Mock Interview

Practice 33 Peet's Coffee and Tea interview questions covering coffee knowledge, customer service, and retail passion.

WRITTEN BY CARLY ZUCKER

QUESTION 4 OF 33

Walk me through your industry related experience. Which role was your favorite, and why did you leave?

This question is a loaded one because the interviewer is trying to understand the attitude you bring with you to work and why you would choose to leave a position that makes you happy. Take a few minutes to walk the interviewer through your resume.

"I have worked in the customer service and restaurant industry for the past 3 years. My favorite role was as a with Company ABC because the culture was caring and the company encouraged use to never compromise on the quality of our services. I only left because I relocated to a different city. I am excited about the opportunity with Peets Coffee and Tea because the culture feels similar. I see a strong fit here."

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33 Peets Coffee and Tea Interview Questions & Answers

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01 As you know, we have a lot of competitors in this industry. Why do you want to work for Peets Coffee and Tea? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 02 Have you ever come to Peets Coffee and Tea as a customer? Tell me about your experience. ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 03 At Peets Coffee and Tea we receive many applications on a daily basis. Why should we hire you? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 04 Walk me through your industry related experience. Which role was your favorite, and why did you leave? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 05 From your understanding of our job posting, what do you feel your primary duties will be with Peets Coffee and Tea? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 06 What characteristics do you feel a good barista will have? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 07 At Peets Coffee and Tea we want to be the best in the coffee industry. Where do you think we could improve? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 08 At Peets Coffee and Tea we have very high standards when it comes to food safety. Have you ever taken any food safety or hygiene related courses? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 09 At Peets Coffee and Tea we offer many corporate growth opportunities to our star employees. Where do you see your career with Peets Coffee and Tea taking you? ~CAREER GOALS 10 Thank you for spending your time interviewing with Peets Coffee and Tea. I realize I have asked you a lot of questions. Do you have any questions for me? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 11 At Peets Coffee and Tea we have had previous concerns with employee theft. How would you handle it if you caught an employee stealing? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 12 If a customer complained that you gave them incorrect change, what would you do? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 13 Are you familiar with the types of products that we serve at Peets Coffee and Tea? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 14 At Peets Coffee and Tea 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? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 15 Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond at work. ~BEHAVIORAL 16 When have you been asked to perform a function or complete a task in which you had little or no experience in doing? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 17 Where do you see yourself a year from now? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 18 How does this position with Peets Coffee and Tea fit into your career goals? ~CAREER GOALS 19 Describe your leadership qualities. ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 20 Rate your communication skills on a scale from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating. ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 21 How would you describe your personality? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 22 Days can sometimes be stressful at Peets Coffee and Tea. How do you handle stress on the job? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 23 Outside of work, what type of creative activities do you like to pursue? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 24 How many days were you absent from work last year? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 25 At Peets Coffee and Tea, we believe that everyone has leadership capabilities. Do you see yourself a leader? When have you led a team? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 26 List the top 3 skills that you have acquired in your last role, that will help you in this position with Peets Coffee and Tea. ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 27 On a scale from 1 to 10, how honest are you? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 28 What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 29 Have you ever had to fire an employee? What were the reasons for their termination? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 30 At Peets Coffee and Tea, we are looking for reliable employees who come to work on time. Do you have reliable transportation? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 31 What are your salary expectations? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 32 How would your favorite teacher or professor describe you? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA 33 At Peets Coffee and Tea, we value accuracy and a job well done. Do you always double check or proofread your work? ~PEETS COFFEE AND TEA

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