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Although you may think of casual attire or a uniform when you think of a waiter or waitress job, preparing for an interview in the food service industry is still a formal process. Like with any job, you may be able to dress more casually once you\u2019ve been hired, but while you\u2019re still in the interviewing stages it\u2019s important to be as professional as possible.<\/p>\n

1. Pick a conservative outfit that that reflects your personal style<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You\u2019ll want to dress conservatively, even if you\u2019re interviewing for a casual restaurant. For men, this means clean, wrinkle-free khakis or slacks with a nice button down shirt. For women, it means nice pants or a skirt and a blouse or casual dress. Stick with neutrals if possible but do add personality to your outfit with a colorful but tasteful tie or scarf. It\u2019s important to remember that appearance does matter, especially when you\u2019re interviewing for client-facing positions.<\/p>\n

2. Make sure you\u2019re comfortable<\/strong><\/h4>\n

An interview for a restaurant job can often be more like an audition rather than a typical job interview. You may be expected to show off your waiter\/waitress skills, or the manner in which you would potentially serve customers if hired. Not only will you have to explain your skills and job history as with most interviews for part-time jobs, internships, or entry-level jobs, but a potential employer may want to see you in action. With that in mind, it\u2019s important to ensure that your outfit isn\u2019t too tight or uncomfortable and that you can move around easily while wearing it.<\/p>\n

3. Wear the right shoes<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You know you\u2019ll be doing a lot of talking, walking, lifting, even potentially reaching over tables to retrieve items or clean tables, so think smart when it comes to your footwear. Although you won\u2019t typically be doing as much as usual on the day of the interview, the possibility does exist. Wear sensible, fashionable shoes. Avoid anything that may hinder your appearance, such as sandals, sneakers or heels that are difficult to walk in.<\/p>\n

Learning how to dress for an interview is an experience in and of itself. Although it might sound a bit intimidating if you\u2019re never interviewed for a waiter or waitress position before, by following these tips you\u2019ll be sure to start the interview off on the right foot and impress the hiring manager.<\/p>\n

Next, learn more about succeeding in your new job such as 5 Things You Must Do to Prepare for Your Video Interview <\/a>and find out about common interview questions such as What Are Your Salary Expectations?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Although you may think of casual attire or a uniform when you think of a waiter or waitress job, preparing for an interview in the food service industry is still a formal process. 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