Barista Interview Question:

Suppose opening shifts begin at 6am and closing shifts can expect to stay as late as midnight. Could you be outgoing and friendly with customers both early in the morning and late at night?

Submitted by: Muhammad

As a psychiatrically diagnosed "night person," I would prefer later shifts. Closing up at midnight will be no problem at all because, as I like to say, the night doesn't even begin until 1am. This might suggest that I am ill-equipped for opening up shop at 6, but don't be fooled. I have woken up that early to get to the airport on at least four separate occasions, and I have never missed a flight! As for my early morning demeanor, this one time freshman year, I woke up at 5:30am in an abandoned lot on the outskirts of town covered in glitter and silly string and was amiable enough to negotiate a ride home from a gas station attendant and outgoing enough to talk my way back into my dorm even though I had left my purse with my keys and identification on a carnival ride. This was an isolated incident but I assure you that even if a similar situation were to arise, I would be able to get to work on time, looking neat and bright-eyed, and will be functional, attentive, and respectful, especially if I am granted unlimited access to the espresso machine.
Submitted by: Muhammad