How to Answer: What is the first thing you noticed when you walked into our coffee shop?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Barista job interview.
8. What is the first thing you noticed when you walked into our coffee shop?
How to Answer
Many interviewers will ask this question to see how observant and engaged you are. If you are genuinely interested in working for this coffee shop, you will have noticed some of the great things about them when you first entered the building. Keep your response light and positive! This question is not the time to begin criticizing or offering suggestions on how to improve.
Written by Ryan Brown on December 26th, 2018
1st Answer Example
"The first thing I noticed when walking into your coffee shop, was that your employees are all cheerful, the store is clean and well stocked, and organized. I appreciate that there is so much care that goes into the appearance, and ambiance of this coffee shop. I look forward to being a part of it!"
Written by Ryan Brown on December 26th, 2018
2nd Answer Example
"The first time I walked into your shop I noticed that you have a lot of nice options for product upselling such as coffee beans, gourmet teas, biscuits, and other delicious food items. Customers want choice, and you certainly offer that."
Written by Rachelle Enns