Server Interviews

Server Interview Questions

Restaurants count on servers to provide exceptional customer service regardless of the situation. Interviewers will be looking for candidates who are skilled in communicating, multitasking, and maintaining a friendly attitude under pressure. Make sure to be familiar with the restaurant's menu items, understand standard restaurant operations, and know how to respond to an unsatisfied customer.

Top Server Interview Questions & How To Answer

Question 1

Question #1: How would you handle an irate customer?

How to answer
How to answer: This question, or variations of it, are popular in server interviews. Talk about how you would try to calm the customer down in a polite and respectful manner before asking management for assistance. Try to avoid any response that might involve you showing aggression toward the irate customer. Focus on effective conflict resolution, an important skill for servers to develop.
Question 2

Question #2: How do you handle high-intensity dinner rushes?

How to answer
How to answer: Questions like these are designed to measure your skills in task and time management. Highlight your ability to quickly decide which tasks need priority over others. You might touch on your ability to stay calm in high-stress situations such as having to serve multiple tables at once.
Question 3

Question #3: What do you know about our business?

How to answer
How to answer: Before you go into a server interview, be sure to research the company you're applying to so that you'll be prepared to answer questions like these. This question is designed to see if you're truly interested in working for this company or simply interested in having a server position anywhere.

29,645 server interview questions shared by candidates

The very first thing asked once I sat down was tell her about a time I failed. Then was asked about how I responded to a conflict with a co-worker. What would I do if I saw my co-worker stealing? She wanted to know about a time I had a problem with management.
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Server

Interviewed at IHOP

3.3
Jul 15, 2013

The very first thing asked once I sat down was tell her about a time I failed. Then was asked about how I responded to a conflict with a co-worker. What would I do if I saw my co-worker stealing? She wanted to know about a time I had a problem with management.

Most of the questions related to my prior employment, why I was interested in the position, and the expectations of the position I was applying for. The questions were not intended to derive yes or no answers, and the entire session was more a conversation opener intended to get to know me better.
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Host/Server

Interviewed at Applebee's

3.7
May 16, 2019

Most of the questions related to my prior employment, why I was interested in the position, and the expectations of the position I was applying for. The questions were not intended to derive yes or no answers, and the entire session was more a conversation opener intended to get to know me better.

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