what qualities and characteristics do you bring to this job
Communication skills, including listening, writing and speaking, are the most desired skills by employers, according to Quintessential Careers. In the restaurant industry, listen to customers so you provide them with the correct menu items.
Skills, experience, and value adding, in terms of additional abilities are the natural replies, and must be included in your answer. You need to prepare for this question. It's not a simple question, if you consider the basic requirements of any job. It's necessary to add the desirable skills, and personal expertise. It's also relevant to your other questions, so think of it as a general rehearsal, and somewhere you can put all the points you want to make in one place.