Busboy Interview Questions

"I want to work for your restaurant because I love your mission of making delicious food from ethically sourced ingredients. I have a passion for both food and the environment, and I really appreciate the way you focus on buying from local farms to support the community and reduce waste. I also would love this job because I know it's customer-facing, and I love being friendly and interacting with people."

"I know that a busboy is usually responsible for clearing tables, washing dishes, setting tables, and refilling water and condiments. I am also willing to do any other tasks that could help support kitchen or other staff. I think the best method for doing busboy tasks well is listening carefully to directions, having an eye for detail, and staying focused. This way I know I can do things quickly and thoroughly."

"I believe a busboy is a critical job in a restaurant. A busboy keeps a restaurant operational by clearing tables for new customers and refilling supplies. They also keep customers happy by providing them with water refills, keeping their tables clean, bringing them extra napkins, and getting anything else they might need."

"In my experience, listening to the customer and putting their needs first is the best way to resolve complaints. It's also important to stay calm, especially if they are angry. My approach is to try to get them to understand that I'm on their side and want to solve their problem. I would probably ask a supervisor for help if I realise it's a bigger problem than I can handle."

"If I noticed a customer trying to get my attention, I would either go to them right away, or if I was in the middle of working with a different customer, I would motion to them to let them know that I would be right there. I would try to address their need immediately in a friendly way to make sure they have an enjoyable experience at the restaurant."

"Yes, actually. In my previous role at a coffee shop, we had a regular customer who was elderly and had limited mobility. When she came in, I always filled her coffees up for her and put them in a tray to help her bring them to her car. I always love helping others wherever I am."

"In my previous role as a barista, I had a reputation for how fast I could make drinks. I always worked in the most efficient way possible to deliver high-quality drinks quickly. To me, this is a big part of wonderful customer service. It's also why I believe I could succeed as a busboy."

"I think the key to working effectively as a team is treating everyone with respect. No matter what your background is, I think everyone deserves compassion, patience, and kindness. I am also always interested in the perspectives of others because I feel I can learn so much from them."

"Though I always try to be friendly to my team members to avoid conflict, I think the best way to handle conflict is to remain calm and try to resolve it. I'm usually willing to compromise if it means helping the other person out. If the individual seemed unwilling to compromise or resolve the conflict, I would consider bringing in a supervisor to help resolve the issue."

"As long as they were ethical, I would follow the directions of a supervisor, even if I didn't like them. If I had a concern about their directions, I would bring this concern up politely with a different manager later."

"I think the key to working effectively is to create an effective system. Sometimes trying to complete a task more in a different way can help you complete it faster. For example, if I am washing dishes, I might wash the dishes in phases rather than one by one to wash a larger amount more quickly."

"I think one way to decide which table to clear first is to see if any customers have been waiting a long time. If any have, I'll check how many people are in their group and find a table that is big enough. Then, I'll clear the table for them so that they can sit down right away."

"I am a very careful person, so I can usually avoid dropping anything. However, I understand accidents happen, and I would get the broom and dustpan right away to clean up the mess. I would also announce to the customers to avoid stepping into the area until I'm done cleaning."

"My favourite part about working in food service is being able to meet new people, talk to them, and try to brighten their day. When I was younger, my mom and I went to the same diner every weekend for ice cream, and we talked to the staff like friends. I love that you can make lasting friendships like that in this industry."

"I think my greatest strength is my ability to stay calm in stressful situations. This can aid me in being a busboy because I know I would work during the breakfast, lunch, and dinner rushes, which can be chaotic. I could stay calm, confident, and optimistic while making sure I'm completing all my duties."