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Barback Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Barback interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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How would your current manager describe you?

They want to hire a candidate who knows about the position and will complement the team. The ideal candidate is an employee who will excel and grow into the bartender's role.

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30 Barback Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Barback interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Accomplishment

    1. How would your current manager describe you?

  • Accomplishment

    2. How did you become interested in this field?

  • Adaptability

    3. Can you handle criticism? Describe an example of when a bartender gave you feedback during a shift.

  • Behavioral

    4. How do you handle a stressful shift?

  • Compatibility

    5. Have you been to this bar before?

  • Compatibility

    6. Why do you want to be a barback?

  • Compatibility

    7. We are open every day except Christmas and New Year's Day. Do you have any concerns about working holidays or weekends?

  • Compatibility

    8. Which one of our menu items is your favorite?

  • Compatibility

    9. If you are currently a barback, why are you leaving your bar?

  • Compatibility

    10. Why do you need this job?

  • Competency

    11. Can you carry a bucket of ice through a packed crowd?

  • Competency

    12. Why should we hire you?

  • Discovery

    13. What are your goals as a barback?

  • Discovery

    14. What do you like least about being a barback?

  • Discovery

    15. What do you like most about being a barback?

  • Discovery

    16. Do you want to be a bartender in the future?

  • Experience

    17. Do you know how to change a keg?

  • Experience

    18. What kind of experience do you have preparing drinks?

  • Experience

    19. Do you have any restaurant or serving experience?

  • Experience

    20. What is your experience using the register/point of sale system?

  • Performance Based

    21. Describe the steps you take when closing at the end of your shift.

  • Scenario

    22. How do you ensure the bar area runs smoothly during your shift?

  • Scenario

    23. Have you had any training to tell if a guest is intoxicated?

  • Scenario

    24. Do you enjoy working in a bar atmosphere? What do you like about it?

  • Scenario

    25. How do you feel about pooling your tips with you coworkers?

  • Scenario

    26. Can you describe an example in which you provided excellent customer service?

  • Scenario

    27. Explain how you dealt with an ethical dilemma while working as a barback?

  • Teamwork

    28. How do you keep yourself busy during a slow night?

  • Teamwork

    29. Have you had trained any other barbacks?

  • Teamwork

    30. Do you have any experience doing a liquor inventory?