Perkins Interview: 10 Must Know Questions and Answers

Perkins Interview Questions

Congratulations on getting a Perkins Interview.

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

However, with a small amount of preparation you can ace the Perkins Interview.

Here we will discuss how to successfully answer Perkins Restaurant Interview Questions.

Please note these are practice interview questions and we are not affiliated with the company mentioned in this post.

Perkins Interview Questions and Answers

1. Tell us about yourself?

Talk about your hobbies, previous work experience, and education. Keep your explanation brief and to the point.
Remember you will be ahead of the competition if you can focus on related work experience.

2. Why do you want to work for Perkins?

I love the service and the product I get at Perkins and because of this, I would be happy to represent them.
If you are going to college state you think working at Perkins is a great way to pay for school.

3. 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) or
I work well under pressure (this is a great answer because you will sound prepared for their rush hour)

4. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 don’t have a five-year career plan, then browse jobs on popular employment websites and find something you would love to do in five years. See if you would like to get into restaurant management as it is related to Perkins business.

9. Why should I hire you?

Have a second read of the job description and find the skills and experience required for the position.
Next, match the skills required for the job to your skill set.
Finally, reassure the interviewer you have the right skills.

10. Do you have any questions for us?

What do you like best about working here?
How do you describe your ideal candidate for this position?
What about this position is the most important?
How do you measure my success, and what could I do to meet your expectations?
Which part of the position has the steepest learning curve? What can I do to get up to speed quickly?
What opportunities will I have to learn and grow?