Tell me about the last restaurant you worked in. What was the overall vibe?

"The last restaurant that I worked at was a fine dining restaurant with 18 tables. We had an award-winning menu and a staff of 40 people. My responsibilities included staff scheduling, budget management, hiring, and training staff. It was a great team to work with."

The interviewer wants to hear that you have a healthy level of respect for your most recent employer and that you can speak positively about the experience, no matter what.

Perhaps you can talk about a few of your favorite customers, how well you got along with your teammates, and discuss what aspects of the restaurant's environment you enjoyed. Be open to talking about working hours, uniforms, your manager, the owners, benefits, and whatever else you truly enjoyed. The key is to keep your answer positive!

"The most recent restaurant I worked in was a bar and grill with a Mexican theme. The vibe was fun. The customers would come in for our giant beergarita's and stay for the amazing tacos and enchiladas. Our staff were all very young so sometimes it was a challenge to have everyone show up for their shift on time; however, it was a great learning experience for me when it came to hiring and corrective action."