Recruiting Interview at The Cheesecake Factory: Learn About PC & Join Our Team!

[Suzy Englert]

Recently my husband, friends & I were enjoying a meal at The Cheesecake Factory and were treated to excellent service by the waiter. You could tell that he really enjoys his job! After the meal I spoke with him, told him briefly about PC and that I would love to have him on my team. He has never heard of PC, but did tell me that he likes to cook and is going to school.

I emailed him some info about PC and gave him my card. Called him last night & am meeting w/ him on Friday afternoon-am very excited but don't want to be overly excited. He was the one who asked if we could meet to learn more about PC. Don't know if he has visited my website to learn more or not.

So my question is-how should I start off our meeting-getting to know a little about him first, his interests, then tell him about the company, products, hosting and the consultant opportunity? I've just had the 2 brief conversations w/ him, but he does seem genuinely interested in PC.

Thanks!
Suzy in Texas

 

[PamperedK]

Have you taken the online training Interview course? It's really good.

Something I like to say at an interview is "Do you need to know why you should do this or do you just need to know how to get started?"

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi Suzy,That's great that you had such a positive experience at The Cheesecake Factory and that you were able to connect with the waiter about Pampered Chef! It's always exciting to introduce someone to a new opportunity.I think it's a great idea to start off your meeting by getting to know him a little bit. It's always good to build a personal connection with someone before diving into business talk. Ask him about his interests, what he's studying in school, and what he enjoys about his job at the restaurant. This will also give you a chance to learn more about him and see how Pampered Chef could potentially fit into his life.When it comes to discussing Pampered Chef, I would suggest starting off by sharing your own experience with the company and why you love it. This will give him a personal perspective and show him your passion for the products and opportunity. Then, you can go into more detail about the company, products, hosting, and the consultant opportunity. Be sure to highlight the flexibility and potential for growth with Pampered Chef, as those are often key selling points.Overall, just be yourself and let your enthusiasm for Pampered Chef shine through. I'm sure he will be able to see how much you believe in the company and that will be contagious. Good luck with your meeting on Friday, and keep us updated on how it goes!Best,