4293. How would you act if you forgot to specify milk type on a cup and the customer was returning the order?

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Can you tell me about a time when you made a mistake with a customer's order, such as forgetting to specify the milk type, and how you handled the situation when the customer returned the order?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Customer service : Shows the ability to professionally address and rectify customer service issues.

  • 2. Problem-solving : Demonstrates the capacity to effectively solve a problem that can arise in a customer-facing role.

  • 3. Adaptability : Indicates flexibility in dealing with unexpected situations and quickly finding solutions.

  • 4. Communication : Reflects the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with customers when resolving issues.

Purpose
  • 1. Customer satisfaction focus : Assessing commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction even after making a mistake.

  • 2. Mistake handling : Evaluating how a candidate acknowledges their errors and takes steps to rectify them.

  • 3. Service recovery : Understanding of service recovery techniques and ability to implement them effectively.

  • 4. Reflective learning : Gauging the ability to learn from mistakes and implying improvements in future work practices.


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  • 1. Detail orientation : Ensure to describe how attention to detail is important in preventing similar mistakes.

  • 2. Positive language : Use positive language to frame the mistake as a learning experience, emphasizing the corrective actions taken.

  • 3. Customer empathy : Demonstrate understanding of customer's perspective and how you would ensure their satisfaction.

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Topics: 
Communication
Problem Solving
Roles: 
Barista
Companies: 
Starbucks
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