7 Questions for Management Candidates to Ask Interviewers

A guide to staying balanced with life and work in the hospitality industry
Culinary Agents
Feb 5, 2017

When interviewing for a position, you should remember that you’re also looking for the right fit for you. To help you determine that, it’s important to ask questions particular to the position. If you’re interviewing for a managerial position, here are seven relevant questions that can help you determine if this is the job for you or not!

1

What are the most immediate projects that need to be addressed?

2

What is the single largest problem facing your staff?

3

Can you tell me about the team(s) I’ll be working with?

4

What do you see as the most valuable skill a manager can have?

5

How does the management team work together? Is FOH and BOH more separately managed or more interconnected in terms of management style at this restaurant?

6

Is there room for growth within this restaurant/company?

7

What does your restaurant/company offer that I won't find anywhere else?

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