How to Answer: Can you describe an example in which you provided excellent customer service?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Barback job interview.
26. Can you describe an example in which you provided excellent customer service?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Even though you are assisting the bartender, the hiring manager wants to be sure that you recognize good customer service. Therefore, there will be instances in which you will need to assist the bartender and greet guests.
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What You Should Say
Describe a similar example so the hiring manager can picture that happening at their location. Reiterate the reason why you felt that you provided excellent customer service.
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Answer Example
"When I have some downtime, I'll help the bartender pick up food from the kitchen and deliver it to the table. One night a guest didn't realize that the burger came with jalapeno peppers on the sandwich, and she doesn't like spicy food. So she didn't read the menu closely and started scrapping them off because she was hungry. I told her that I would have the kitchen remake the burger and deliver it as soon as ready. Since the bartender was busy with other guests, I explained the mistake to the kitchen expeditor. Then, remembering the guest was hungry, I brought out a basket of fries to eat while waiting."
Written by Luke Duggan on February 2nd, 2022