Why should we hire you?
The hiring manager has several applicants and wants to hire candidates that complement the team and potentially become long-term employees. It is expensive to place job ads and train staff so they want to make sure they hire the right candidate.
If you are an experienced barback, you know that working smarter than harder is in your best interest. Identify a particular skill(s) listed in the job description that will separate you from the other applicants.
"When I first became a barback, I was not very efficient. After training, there were several nights in which I made multiple trips up and down the stairs to keep the bar restocked. Once I refilled the napkins and straws, I needed to go back down and get fruit to fill the garnish tray. The same thing happened when I would refill the Coors Light, and I had to make another trip to get a case of Bud Light.
It taught me to be much more observant when walking through the bar. For example, instead of looking at one item, I would l look to see what else was running low. Soon after that, the bartenders didn't have to wonder where I was because I was jumping in and helping them greet customers."
