How many people did you manage in your last position?

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.

"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?"

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