Interview Question Help
I got fired from my last server job for flunking a menu test (I'd worked there for 6 months, it's a long story, but in the end my fault).
I have an interview tomorrow for another position. They'll probably ask why I left my last job. Not only that, but they'll likely be familiar with the restaurant I worked at, if not know the GM personally (NYC restaurants). The old GM told me she'd give me a good referral, so that's not entirely my concern, but what do I say?
I know getting fired is commonplace, but I can't say "I struggle with learning the menu" because that's literally half the job. And I can't lie because they might ask my old GM who might call my bluff.
I'm a great server, but I struggle with tests. I work in fine dining so they're usually pretty serious about menu knowledge.
What do?