Chef Recruitment Interview Questions

The usual format is for the interviewer to ask questions based on what the company usually looks for. These will usually fall into 10 categories including:
•    Excellence – in work and customer service.
•    Teamwork – influencing others and developing relationships within the kitchen and front of house.
•    Leadership – inspiring others to achieve.
•    Communicating – internally and externally and at all levels.
•    Development – of self & others.
•    Problem Solving – understanding issues, gathering facts & presenting solutions.
•    Achievements – what successes have you had and how do you measure success, chef awards etc.
•    Value Creation – innovation in process and service provision.
•    Negative issues – Dealing with complaints, rejection or pressure.
•    Sundry Questions – What do you do in your current employment? Why are you applying for this position? What can you bring to this company?