The presence of our Food Service Manager is critical to our teams' success. How many days were you absent from work last year?

The interviewer would like to know about your dedication to being present and on time to work. A part of being a diligent manager is to ensure that you are always on time and present when expected. It's great to even be 10 minutes early rather than just showing up right on the dot. Talk to the interviewer about your attendance, and how it will positively impact the team members that you will lead in this role.

"Missing a day of work is a challenge for me since I am responsible for scheduling and ensuring many other people come to work as expected. For this reason, and the fact that I am a dedicated and truthful person, I will only call out of work in dire situations. Through my six-year career, I have called in sick just a handful of times. Thank goodness for ColdFX and immunity-boosting vitamins!"