How to Answer: How do you keep yourself busy during a slow night?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Barback job interview.
28. How do you keep yourself busy during a slow night?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
This question is a way of learning about your work ethic. An employee with a strong work ethic will find ways to be productive by keeping busy and helping other employees.
Written by Luke Duggan on February 2nd, 2022
What You Should Say
Let the hiring manager know that you find ways to be productive, especially during the slower shifts. In your response, demonstrate that you are a team player too.
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Answer Example
"If it's a slow night and all my barback responsibilities are complete, I find ways to help the servers. I help run their food to the tables, help clean dirty tables and restock their side stations. Then, if it's quiet and the manager is not making cuts, I ask the bartender how to make the popular menu items or practice ringing drinks on the point of sale system (P.O.S.) system."
Written by Luke Duggan on February 2nd, 2022