Coffee Shop Interview Questions
Go Back1. As you know, we have a lot of competitors in this industry. Why do you want to work for Company ABC?
2. Have you ever come to Company ABC as a customer? Tell me about your experience.
3. At Company ABC 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 Company ABC?
6. What characteristics do you feel a good barista will have?
7. At Company ABC we want to be the best in the coffee industry. Where do you think we could improve?
8. At Company ABC we have very high standards when it comes to food safety. Have you ever taken any food safety or hygiene related courses?
9. At Company ABC we offer many corporate growth opportunities to our star employees. Where do you see your career with Company ABC taking you?
10. Thank you for spending your time interviewing with Company ABC. I realize I have asked you a lot of questions. Do you have any questions for me?
11. At Company ABC 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 Company ABC?
14. At Company ABC 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 Company ABC 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 Company ABC. 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 Company ABC, 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 Company ABC.
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 Company ABC, 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 Company ABC, we value accuracy and a job well done. Do you always double check or proofread your work?