How to Answer: How well do you remember names?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Barista job interview.
14. How well do you remember names?
How to Answer
Most coffee shops love creating and establishing a friendly relationship with their customers. Remembering names is an essential part in having this. If you have experience doing this, definitely share it with the interviewer! This question shouldn't make or break your interview. If you are terrible with names, admit that. At least say you are practicing techniques you found on youtube and trying to become better at remembering names.
1st Answer Example
"I have been practicing techniques to become better at remembering names. I know I can make an excellent barista, considering my robust background in customer service, and remembering customer names is the cherry on top! I am sure to repeat the customers' name immediately after asking for it, helping to commit the name to memory."
2nd Answer Example
"I recently read the book, 'How to Develop a Brilliant Memory Week by Week' by world memory champion Dominic O'Brien. I learned a lot about how the brain responds to basic memory training and can say that I have seen an improvement. I am much better at remembering names than the average person."