Congratulations on getting a shift manager interview.
A shift manager is your first step into management.
Here you will find frequently asked Shift Manager Interview Questions and Answers.
Pizza Hut Shift Manager Job Interview
Can you tell us about your previous work history?
- You may have lots of experience in an unrelated job but they want to hear about your experience in management, restaurants, and dealing with customers.
Why do you want to be a shift manager?
- I enjoy teaching and coaching others and I feel Pizza Hut Shift Manager can offer me this in addition to valuable management experience.
Why should I hire you?
For this question, you want to read the job description and look for skills required for Pizza Hut Shift Manager and restate those skills. Here is what I found after re-reading the description:
- You’re the honest, energetic, and approachable type; able to get along and communicate easily with people at all levels. (skill: communication)
- You’re never short of a smile and take real pride in your work; cope well under pressure and thrive on a challenge. (skill: work well under pressure)
- A natural leader, you sincerely value customers and champion teamwork. (skill: leadership)
So when asked why should I hire you state.
- I have great communication skills and I am easy to get along with and very approachable.
- I work well under pressure and will always maintain a friendly manner regardless of how busy it gets.
- I have great leadership skills and enjoy coaching and mentoring others.
How do you motivate others?
- Many people think money is a great motivator but I don’t believe this is always the case. Often workers are unhappy because they are not recognized for their hard work. To motivate others, I always praise them and often praise in front of others.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Take a look at other Pizza Hut job opportunities and find a job you can see yourself doing in five years. If you sound like you will commit to Pizza Hut they will be willing to train you and you will not appear as someone who moves from job to job.
What are your salary expectations?
- This is a difficult question to answer. It is often best to ask what is the range and then ask for the highest possible salary.
Do you have any questions for us?
- What type of training will I receive?
- What did the last Shift Manager leave?
See Also
- Frequently asked Interview Questions at Pizza Hut
- 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions – Affiliate