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Restaurant Server resume example

A ready-made resume to start from, with example bullet points, key skills and a summary for this job. Open it in the builder, add your own details and put a real number in place of every [X].

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Example bullet points

Keep the ones that match your work and swap every [X] for your own number. Numbers make an achievement easy to believe.

  • Served up to [X] guests a shift in a busy restaurant
  • Took orders accurately and explained the menu and specials
  • Raised the average bill by [X%] by suggesting drinks and desserts
  • Handled payments and closed the till with no errors
  • Kept tables and service areas clean and ready
  • Handled guest complaints quickly and politely
  • Made coffee and drinks to standard during the morning rush
  • Worked closely with the kitchen to get food out on time

Key skills

Skills that Restaurant Server job ads often ask for. List only the ones you really have.

  • Customer service
  • Order taking
  • Food and beverage service
  • Upselling
  • Cash handling
  • POS systems
  • Coffee making
  • Hygiene
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Time management

Summary examples

  • Student

    Student looking for an internship or part-time role in retail and hospitality. Building skills in friendly, efficient guest service through coursework and projects. Curious, reliable and quick to learn.

  • Fresher or recent graduate

    Recent graduate looking for a first Restaurant Server role. Gained hands-on practice in friendly, efficient guest service through coursework, projects and an internship. Quick to learn, reliable and comfortable working in a team.

  • Experienced

    Restaurant Server with [X] years of experience in friendly, efficient guest service. Known for dependable work, clear communication and results that can be measured. Looking to bring the same focus to a new team.

Usual education

Degrees
Diploma in Hotel Management, Certificate in Food and Beverage Service, High School Diploma
Fields of study
Hospitality, Food and Beverage Service, Hotel Management

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