Congratulations on getting a Smoothie King Interview.
We can all agree interviews are stressful and competition is fierce.
However, with a small amount of preparation, you can ace the Smoothie King Job Interview.
Below you will find how to successfully answer frequently asked Smoothie King Interview Questions.
Please note these are practice interview questions and we are not affiliated with the company mentioned in this post.
Smoothie King 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.
2. What can you tell us about Smoothie King?
- State you love the product and the service you get at Smoothie King and because of this, you would be proud to represent them.
- Tip!!! State a product you saw on Facebook that you wanted to try. If you follow them on Facebook and state a product you want it will show you truly do enjoy Smoothie King.
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)
- 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)
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.
Company Information
5. Why do you want to work for Smoothie King?
About Smoothie King
- Smoothie King is a privately held New Orleans area-based company.
- In addition to Smoothies, Smoothie King also offers healthy retail product solutions in sports beverages, energy bars, healthy snacks, vitamin supplements, herbs, minerals, and sports nutrition products.
- As of 2022, Smoothie King has over 1300 locations in the USA, and internationally.
Customer Service Interview Questions
6. 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) as it is important to keep the customer happy as an unhappy customer will never return.
7. Why is customer service so important?
Great customer service can
- Increase customer loyalty.
- Grow the amount of money each customer spends per visit.
- Increase how often a customer buys from you.
- Generate positive word-of-mouth about your business.
8. How would you define excellent customer service?
- The customer is not waiting long for their order.
- Customers receive friendly service.
- The restaurant is clean both inside and outside.
- The product is made to order.
Additional Interview Questions
9. Where do you see yourself in five years?
- This question is designed to see if you have goals but, more importantly, it is designed to see if you are a good fit for Smoothie King. For example, you are a good fit if you say you want to get into restaurant management or something along the lines of health and nutrition.
10. Why should I hire you?
- For this question, you need to think of the skills that Smoothie King is looking for. Skills that come to my mind are communication skills (to work with coworkers and customers). They will need someone who is a fast learner (learn the products, and work the cash register), and someone who is punctual.
So when asked why should I hire you state:
- Say you have excellent communication skills and will always treat the customer with respect.
- Mention you are punctual and will understand how important it is to start a shift on time.
- Say you are a quick learner and will not have issues preparing Smoothie Kings products or learning the point of sale system.
11. What would you do if you saw a co-worker taking money from the cash register?
- I would report him/her to my manager. Theft impacts not only the franchise owner but other staff members as well. It is important to everyone that Smoothie King makes a profit.
12. What hours can you work?
- The more flexible you are with your hours, the better your chance of getting hired, so be flexible!
- Let the interviewer know if you can work on weekends and holidays.
13. What salary are you looking for?
- More than likely they will pay you minimum wage. You can always counter the question and ask, “What is the range?” Then you can counter and ask for the high end of the range.
14. Why did you leave your last job?
Let’s first discuss what not to say!
- Do not say anything negative about your previous employer
- Do not say for money.
- The commute was too long.
Example
“I enjoyed my time at my last job, but, I have outgrown my current role and I am looking for new challenges.”
Questions to ask at the end of the Interview
15. Questions to ask on a Smoothie King Interview?
- How would you describe your ideal candidate for this position?
- What do you like best about working here?
- What about this position is the most important?
- How would you measure my success, and what could I do to succeed in your expectations?
- Which part of the position has the steepest learning curve? What can I do to get up to speed quickly?