How to Answer: How many people did you manage in your last position?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Food Service Manager job interview.
13. How many people did you manage in your last position?
How to Answer
The interviewer would like to know more about the level of responsibility you are accustomed to having. Start with the most amount of people you have managed, even if it is not from your current or most recent position. It is okay to ask the interviewer how many people you would be leading in this role. If there is a significant increase in this role, from what you are used to, then you may need to overcome that potential objection of not having enough leadership experience.
Written by Rachelle Enns on December 1st, 2019
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"I am new to my management career; however, I have led small groups of fellow students during group projects in university. In these instances, I was managing around four others, ensuring they submitted their work on time. I applied here with the utmost confidence that I can manage your team efficiently."
Written by Rachelle Enns on December 1st, 2019
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"Currently, I have six full-time employees and five part-time associates and am the only manager in the restaurant. In a previous role, I had as many as 18 employees but had another manager with which I shared responsibilities. How many staff members would I be managing in this position?"
Written by Rachelle Enns on December 1st, 2019
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