Subway Interview Questions

Congratulations on getting a Subway Interview.

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

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

Here you will find frequently asked Subway Interview Questions and Answers.

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

Subway Interview Questions and Answers

1. What can you tell us about Subway?

• The first subway restaurant was opened in 1965 in Bridgeport Connecticut.
• As of 2023, the SUBWAY brand is the world’s largest submarine sandwich chain with more than 37,000 locations around the world.
• In addition to sandwiches, they sell breakfast, salads, and sides.
• The menu has an 8 under 6 item, which means they offer 8 subs with 6 grams of fat or under.
• The Subway brand’s most popular sandwich is the Italian B.M.T, Tuna, and the Subway Club.
• Subway offers to cater.
• Think you know a lot about Subway?  Take our Subway Trivia Quiz and see how you do.

2. Why do you want to work at Subway?

• Mention you have a passion for food and cooking in general.
• Say you enjoy the thought of working in a restaurant with lots of healthy food choices.
• Also, mention you will enjoy the challenge of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. What work experience do you have?

• Talk about any related experience you have. More specifically talk about any customer or restaurant experience you have.

6. What does BMT stand for?

• Biggest, Meatiest, and Tastiest

7. How do you greet a customer?

• State you greet them with a smile and always welcome them to Subway.

8. Do you have a criminal record?

• Be honest and tell the truth.

9. What is your greatest strength?

• The best way to respond to this question is to describe the skills and experience that directly correlate with the job you are applying for. With this in mind, review the job description and reassure the interviewer that you have the experience and skills to do the job.

10. 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.

11. Where do you see yourself in five years? 

• This question is designed to see if you are goal-oriented and ambitious.  Be sure to have a career goal ready.

12. What motivates you?

13. What are your salary expectations?

• This is a stressful question because if you ask for too much, you will not get the job, and if you ask for too little, they will happily underpay you.
• Be sure to research salary expectations for your role before you go into the interview. There are plenty of sites that discuss salary ranges.
• Ask about the salary range if you don’t know what to say.  You can then counter with the high end of the range.
• Note most entry-level jobs will pay minimum wage.

14. Why is there a gap in your resume?

• The best approach when answering this question is to be honest because being truthful about your situation gives the employer a sense of your integrity and confidence.

15. 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.

16. How would you deal with an upset customer?

• Listen and let the customer vent.
• Show the customer you care.
• Don’t blame the customer or the company.
• Try to solve the problem or find someone who can.
• Don’t make promises you can’t keep.
• Finally, one must not take it personally.  If you get upset, you will take it out on future customers.

17. Questions to ask on a Subway Interview?

• 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?

What to wear to a Subway Interview?

• If you are interviewing for an entry-level position then dress business casual otherwise dress formally.
• Try and incorporate the colors green, white, and yellow into what you wear.
• You will 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.

Subway Interview Tips

• Arrive 10 minutes early
• Turn off your smartphone.
• Learn as much as you can about the company.
• Don’t speak too fast as you will sound nervous.
• Don’t speak too slowly as you will sound boring.
• Make eye contact during the entire interview.

See Also:

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• Subway Job Descriptions
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