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Server resume example
Restaurant managers skim server resumes for covers handled, type of service (fine dining, high-volume casual, banquets), POS systems and certifications like food handler cards. Keep it to one tight page.
Skills to include
Hard skills
- POS systems (Toast, Square, Aloha)
- Menu and wine knowledge
- Cash handling
- Food safety
- Alcohol service certification
Soft skills
- Multitasking
- Staying friendly under pressure
- Teamwork with kitchen and bar
- Memory for orders and regulars
How to write it
- Give section size and covers per shift; it tells managers what volume you can handle.
- List the POS systems you know by name.
- Include food handler and alcohol service cards with their year; many states require them.
Example bullet points
- Serve 8-table sections on Friday and Saturday nights, about 90 covers per shift
- Raised average check by 14% through wine pairing suggestions after staff training
- Train new servers on menu, POS and table sequencing
- Consistently named in guest reviews for attentive, friendly service
- Worked host stand and floor in a 180-seat family restaurant
- Managed waitlist during 45-minute Sunday peaks using Yelp Guest Manager
In the builder, the "Sharpen these bullets" button rewrites your own lines in this style without inventing facts.
Questions
Should I include tips earned on a server resume?
Not as a dollar figure. Show what drives tips instead: check average increases, upsell results, repeat guests and review mentions.
Is one page enough for a server resume?
Yes. Restaurant hiring moves fast; one clear page with recent jobs, certifications and availability is ideal.
Carmen Reyes
Server
carmen.reyes@email.com(555) 733-0192San Diego, CA
Summary
Server with 4 years in high-volume casual and upscale dining. Handles 6–8 tables at a time without dropping the ball, upsells naturally, and keeps side work finished before close.
Experience
Server, Harbor & Vine
Apr 2023 – Present
San Diego, CA
- Serve 8-table sections on Friday and Saturday nights, about 90 covers per shift
- Raised average check by 14% through wine pairing suggestions after staff training
- Train new servers on menu, POS and table sequencing
- Consistently named in guest reviews for attentive, friendly service
Server / Host, Rancho Grill
Jun 2021 – Mar 2023
Chula Vista, CA
- Worked host stand and floor in a 180-seat family restaurant
- Managed waitlist during 45-minute Sunday peaks using Yelp Guest Manager
- Handled large parties and birthday events of up to 30 guests
Education
High School Diploma, Castle Park High School
2021
Chula Vista, CA
Skills
Toast POS, Square, Upselling, Wine and cocktail knowledge, Large parties, Cash handling, Bilingual English/Spanish
Certifications
- California Food Handler Card, 2025
- RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) Certified, 2024
Carmen Reyes is a fictional example. ATS readiness of this sample: 95/100.
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