Jamba Juice Interview
Jamba Juice Interview

Congratulations on getting a Jamba Juice Interview.

We can all agree interviews are stressful and competition is intense.

However, with a small bit of preparation, you can ace the Jamba Juice Job Interview.

Here you will learn how to successfully answer frequently asked Jamba Juice interview questions.

Interview Questions by Role

Jamba Juice Interview Questions and Answers

Can you Tell us about your previous work experience?

  • What they want to hear is how your previous work experience matches the work experience required for this position at Jamba Juice. So if you have experience working in a restaurant, handling a cash register, or dealing with customers mention that first.
  • If this is your first job tell them you have been focusing on school and now you want to prove yourself in the workforce.

What can you tell us about Jamba Juice?

  • Jamba Juice is known for its freshly squeezed juices and smoothies.
  • Jamba Juice is in the United States, Canada, Philippines, Mexico, and South Korea.
  • There are over 800+ locations.
  • Jamba Juice is a publicly traded company.
  • The headquarters are in Emeryville California.
Jamba Juice Handwich
Jamba Juice Handwich

Why do you want to work for Jamba Juice?

  • State why it is better than the competition.
  • Say you enjoy the product and the service you get at Jamba Juice, and because of this, you would be proud to represent them.

What is your greatest strength?

  • I am a quick learner (this is a great answer because they will have to spend less time training you).
  • I work well under pressure (this is a great answer because all restaurants have their rush hour and you need to stay focused during this time).

What is your greatest weakness?

  • It would help if you did not deny you have a weakness or state strengths as a weakness. For example, do not say “I am a perfectionist” or “I work too hard and neglect my friends and family”. State a fault required for the role but not a dealbreaker if you don’t have it.
  • When you state your weakness, make sure you say what you are doing to overcome that weakness. For example, I have a fear of public speaking and enrolled in a public speaking class to overcome my fear.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

  • If going to college or university state what you would like to be doing after you finish.
  • If you would like to stay at Jamba Juice have a look at their website and look at other Jamba Juice jobs ( this makes you sound like you are willing to stay for the long haul).

Why should Jamba Juice hire you?

  • Say you have great communication skills which will allow you to work well with customers and will work well with other team members.
  • Mention you are a quick learner and will quickly pick up the knowledge required to work at Jamba Juice.
  • State you are punctual and understand the importance of starting a shift on time.

Who are our competitors?

  • Starbucks and McDonald’s are their biggest competitors

Questions to ask on a Jamba Juice Interview

  • What do you like best about working at Jamba Juice?
  • How would you describe your ideal candidate for this position?
  • How would you measure my success, and what could I do to succeed your expectations?
  • Which part of the position has the steepest learning curve? What can I do to get up to speed quickly?

Jamba Juice Team Member Interview

Why did you leave your last job?

Remember not to say anything bad about your last job. Possible answers are

  • I went back to school.
  • The distance was too far.

How would you deal with an upset customer?

  • I would find out what is wrong with the customer. If it was the product I would offer to replace it (mention you would check with your manager first). It is important to keep the customer happy as an unhappy customer will never return.

What would your previous manager say about you?

  • Say you are a quick learner which will help when learning Jamba’s products and nutritional value.
  • State you pay great attention to detail which will help when delivering a perfect product.
  • Mention you are am a team player which will contribute to a happy work environment.

Are you a follower or a leader?

  • State you are a leader but be sure to have a specific example.

What motivates you?

  • A job well done.
  • Great leadership
  • Clear goals and expectations and trying to meet those expectations

Can you work on weekends?

  • You want to be flexible so if you say yes you will increase your chances of getting a job.

How would you greet a customer?

  • I would smile and greet each guest. I would show a sense of urgency and have a drop-everything attitude, and I would get to know my guests and make them feel like regulars.

What would you do if you caught a co-worker stealing?

  • Say you would report it to your manager as theft hurts everybody including the owners.

Jamba Juice Second Interview

  • The second interview is more than likely to be with a manager.  Study the questions above and try and find out the name of the manager and find them on a social network.  Try and find common interests the two of you may share and mention that during the interview.  However, don’t tell them you searched for information about them online.

Jamba Juice Interview Tips

  • Arrive five minutes early.
  • Don’t speak too fast as you will sound nervous.
  • Make good eye contact during the interview.
  • Sit up straight during the interview.

What to wear to a Jamba Juice Interview

  • Dress formally or at the very least business casual.
  • Remember you want to look like someone who can serve food, so if you have long hair wear it back. Wear a minimal amount of jewelry, and guys trim any facial hair.

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