Your drawer is $44.21 short, how would you explain this? What would you do to correct something like this in the future?

"I haven't been short in my cash out for many months. I like to take home every dollar that I earn, so I am extra diligent when it comes to balancing my drawer, taking cash, and giving change."

Mistakes happen. Unfortunately, they can cost you out of pocket, depending on the rules of your bar. Those busy nights can be chaotic, and you could make a mistake when counting money and offering change, only because you are moving so quickly. The interviewer wants to know that if you make a mistake, you own up to it and correct it. Explain your thought process in addressing a situation like this and show them how you have proven yourself reliable and trustworthy in the past.

"If my drawer was short, I would recount a couple of times to make sure the amount is accurate. Then I would check credit card slips and search the cash drawer to see if anything slipped through the cracks. I would try to find out why it happened first. Immediately, I would take the 44.21 out of my tips. For the long-term solution, I would pay closer attention to my cash paying customers."