How to Answer: How many full time, part time and on call servers do you have? Do you have experience utilizing temporary staffing agencies?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Banquet Manager job interview.
26. How many full time, part time and on call servers do you have? Do you have experience utilizing temporary staffing agencies?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to understand your banquet experience and make sure the person they hire is not overwhelmed. Being able to manage and staff an event for 1,000 is much different than managing a dinner event for 20.
Written by Luke Duggan on January 4th, 2022
What You Should Say
When answering this question, be sure to include the support staff (convention services/ room setup) and the temp agencies you work with. It can be difficult to hold a third-party agency accountable, highlight a couple of examples that show how many events you oversee during the peak season.
Written by Luke Duggan on January 4th, 2022
Answer Example
"I currently have a staff of XXXX FT, XXXX PT, and XXXX on-call banquet servers. I work with three staffing agencies and require a supervisor on-site when we utilize their staff. We hold the staffing agency employees accountable just as we do our own, and at the end of each event, we have a post-shift meeting with each supervisor."
Written by Luke Duggan on January 4th, 2022