We are struggling with leadership in our restaurant. How will your leadership make us better?

"It sounds like you have had some employee turnover problems and I would look to see if we could improve morale among the servers. I'd also like to implement additional training that allows the staff to communicate better as a team. I'd work with the leadership team to learn more about business goals so that I can work towards those as well. When everyone is invested, as far as the short and long-term goals of the business, the entire team runs more smoothly."

The interviewer wants to know more about your leadership philosophy so they can ensure your leadership style will be a fit for their workplace culture, and the changes they need to be successful. You can keep your answer short but be sure to include important keywords that will make you a stand-out candidate. If the interviewer mentions some struggles, you should ask them more specifics surrounding those challenges. This way, you can address their specific challenges in your answer.

"You mentioned earlier that you previous manager led too much as a totalitarian and was not collaborative. My leadership style can be summed up as collaborative, inspiring, and motivation based. I like to get to know my staff and what motivates them to come to work each day. I have found that my employees respond best when they are given some autonomy and also additional responsibilities. I will often give new tasks to my team, and let them show me what they are made of!"