How to Answer: Do you have any experience doing a liquor inventory?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Barback job interview.
30. Do you have any experience doing a liquor inventory?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The manager needs to know what alcohol is on hand before placing a beverage order, and the barback has first-hand knowledge of what product is running low. Identifying and communicating that information helps ensure that it won't run out.
Written by Luke Duggan on February 2nd, 2022
What You Should Say
Explain how you are another set of eyes and alert the manager when inventory is running low. An employee who communicates that a product is running low before it runs out has an interest in the company's success.
Written by Luke Duggan on February 2nd, 2022
Answer Example
"Every Monday, our manager places the beverage order, so the delivery arrives on Friday, just before the start to the weekend. One weekend we ran out of Bud Light, and many customers were unhappy. So to prevent that from happening again, I do a spot check of what we have on hand every Thursday. If I notice any beer or alcohol below par levels, I mention it to the manager."
Even though the manager ordered those items and will arrive the following day, I know my manager appreciates that I let her know."
Written by Luke Duggan on February 2nd, 2022