How to Answer: Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Pastry Chef job interview.
3. Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.
How to Answer
Even though you may have a great relationships with your boss, there will be times when you don't see eye to eye. Think of a conflict or disagreement you had with your boss when you responded well, either by suggesting a compromise or taking a calm, relaxed stance when you could have responded with a heated tone. Compromise puts you in a great position with your boss, because it shows your desire to work together and your creative problem solving ability. If you share a situation where you could not find a common ground, discuss how you were willing to share your opinion and also willing to let your boss decide. This shows your humility and willingness to pick your battles, letting the small things slide to focus on more important issues.
Written by Elisabeth Walter on April 7th, 2021
Answer Example
"My last boss and I had a great relationship, but we often disagreed about the holiday and season-specific menu items that we would have readily available in the case. I was around on the day to day and saw what sold and what didn't. He liked to keep to tradition and offer items the bakery had been selling for years and years. I always fought for what our customers would buy and regularly ask about. Ultimately, I suggested that we cut two items from our traditional holiday offerings in order to have more room in the case and produce more of our best sellers. I was able to show him the numbers of some of our top sellers; I knew he would be interested in the money side of things. He agreed to the plan and since then, all of our big holiday months have seen better sales!"
Written by Elisabeth Walter on April 7th, 2021