Bartending interview tomorrow feeling unsure how to present my experience
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Hi:) I have a bartending interview tomorrow at a big brewery, with a big focus on craft beer and cocktails, Id really appreciate some perspective from people who’ve been in the industry longer than me
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Hi:) I have a bartending interview tomorrow at a big brewery, with a big focus on craft beer and cocktails, Id really appreciate some perspective from people who’ve been in the industry longer than me. I’ve worked in the service industry since I was 16, over the years I’ve done both bartending and barista work. Before I immigrated to the states my last job back home was as a lead bartender at a very busy beach bar. I was responsible for running the bar, ordering inventory, training new staff and things like that For the last three years, Ive been working FOH at a very busy restaurant on Maui. Because promotions there are based on seniority, I haven’t moved into serving or bartending yet, even though I’ve been consistent and reliable. That means I haven’t been bartending regularly for a couple of years, and I also don’t have too much recent experience with POS systems The position I’m interviewing for lists requirements like several years of bartending experience, strong knowledge of craft beer, cocktails, and food I know I’m good with people and i work hard but I can’t help feeling a bit underqualified on paper, especially compared to someone whos been bartending nonstop. I know I’m a fast learner, I work well under pressure, and I take pride in doing things right. I just want to make sure I’m framing my experience in a way that’s honest without selling myself short. I’m trying to figure out what kinds of answers actually resonate with hiring managers, especially when someone might not check every box on paper. I want to show that I’m serious about this role and genuinely motivated to grow in it. Have you ever had a candidate say something in an interview that made you want to give them a shot, even if they weren’t the most experienced person in the room? Thanks so much to anyone who takes the time to respond, you can roast me if needed, Im pretty sure I’m just stressing myself out more than I need to