Congratulations on getting an Olive Garden Bartender Interview.
Bartenders prepare drinks, take customer orders and provide excellent customer service.
Here we will discuss how to successfully answer Olive Garden Bartender Interview Questions
Please note these are practice interview questions and we are not affiliated with the company mentioned in this post.
Olive Garden Bartender Interview Questions
Can you tell us about your previous work experience?
- What they want to know is how your previous work experience matches the experience required to be a successful bartender. So if you have experience mixing, garnishing, and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mention that first. Bartenders also take orders for food so state any general restaurant experience you have.
Why do you want to be a bartender at Olive Garden?
- Say you are a very outgoing person and feel that a career as a bartender is a good fit for your personality.
- You can also say that you feel you are a very active person and would like a position that will keep you active.
Why should we hire you?
For this question, you want to reread the job description and find key skills they are looking for and restate that you have those skills. After having a second read of the job description below is what I found:
- Keeping the bar stocked and clean while always providing friendly and attentive service (skill: attention to detail)
- Taking orders for guests and making guests feel like they are taken care of during their visit. (skill: communication)
- Work in a team-oriented, high volume, fast-paced, guest-centric environment (skill: work well under pressure)
A possible answer to this question is
- Say you have excellent attention to detail and will always do your due diligence to make sure the bar is well-stocked and clean.
- State you have great communication skills and will always make guests feel welcome.
- Finally, mention you will work well under pressure and will thrive in a fast-paced guest-centric environment.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Be sure to have a career goal and make sure that the career goal aligns with Olive Gardens’ business objectives. For example, if you say restaurant management you will sound like a good fit for the industry
Do you have any questions for us?
- What are the attributes of top-performing bartenders at Olive Garden?
- Why is the position open?
- What did the previous bartender do right? What did they do wrong?
See Also
- Frequently asked Olive Garden Interview Questions
- 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions – Affiliate