Restaurant Manager Mock Interview

Excel in hospitality interviews with 25 Restaurant Manager questions covering operations, staff leadership, and guest service.

Question 4 of 25

What do you know about our restaurant?

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Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

Here are some ways that you can get to know the restaurant before your interview:

- Visit the restaurant in person to perform some personal recon. Order a variety of food, and beverages. If it's a restaurant/bar, try to go twice to experience both sides of the business.
- Follow the restaurant on all social media platforms. Read through some posts to get a feeling for their marketing vibe.
- Comb through the restaurant's website. Read their blog, and take note of the "About Us" section. If there is a careers section, you can see where they are hiring and note any potential pain points. For instance, if most of the openings are in the kitchen, there may be a concern there that you can address in the interview.
- Read any online reviews. See if there is a common denominator in the 5-star reviews and the 1-star reviews.

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"About Us"

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I have a former colleague who now works for your restaurant, and she told me about this open position. I understand that you have been in business for ten years. This is a great accomplishment in such a tumultuous industry. I, too, have a strong customer following from my bartending days. I would love to work for a growing business, like yours and help you to gain further exposure in the surrounding communities."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

With any job interview, it is crucial to understand the restaurant to which you are interviewing. Visit the restaurant website to learn critical information such as business hours, menu options, and even fun facts such as how the restaurant got its name. As a bonus, be sure to mention any positive interactions you have had with restaurant employees! You should visit the restaurant in-person before your interview. Order a variety of menu items and take note of the parts of the restaurant that runs well, and make notes on any changes you would recommend.

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I visited your restaurant last week, to get a feel for the vibe and efficiency here. The food was incredible, and the service I received was quite attentive. I did notice some areas where we could cut costs and help you to save money, which I look forward to discussing further. I enjoyed my experience and would be pleased to work here as your new manager."

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Restaurant Manager Mock Interview

What do you know about our restaurant?

25Restaurant Manager Interview Questions & Answers

1.What experiences do you have in the restaurant field?

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

3.Tell me about your management experience.

4.What do you know about our restaurant?

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

6.What is your experience managing inventory?

7.What are your experiences with hiring staff?

8.Do you have experience with terminations?

9.What makes an interviewee stand out, in your opinion?

10.How do you handle customer disputes?

11.What would you do if you saw a server about to deliver a poorly plated meal to a customer?

12.You just noticed the chef using expired ingredients. How do you handle this situation and what do you say?

13.What actions will you take to ensure our food costs stay below 30%?

14.Why are you leaving your current position?

15.What do you believe is the role of the restaurant manager?

16.What will you do if a particular dish on the menu is not selling?

17.What new trends have you discovered in the food industry?

18.What trends would you like to implement at this restaurant?

19.How extensive is your wine knowledge?

20.Do you feel that you are currently paid what you are worth?

21.How well do you get to know the customers that visit your establishment?

22.Where do you see yourself five years from now?

23.Do you have any questions for me?

24.When would you be available to start?

25.You have a few gaps in your resume. Can you explain these?