Resume Skills and Keywords for Server

Restaurant servers, sometimes known as food servers, work at casual dining establishments, bars and restaurants, performing tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, and customer service. Food servers keep supplies stocked, deal with credit cards and the cash register, and clean the restaurant's counters and tables. They help restaurant customers by taking orders, delivering meals, and answering questions. Trustworthiness, organisation, client relations, and communication abilities are among the talents they require.

Skills required for a Server’s  role

  • Beverage Orders
  • Guest Service
  • Food Preparation
  • POS
  • Communication
  • Food Service
  • Special Requests
  • Financial Transactions
  • Table Settings
  • Customer Service 
  • Point of Sale Systems 
  • Computer Competency 
  • Problem Solving 
  • F&B Knowledge 

What recruiters look for in a Server’s resume: 

  • Proficient at working with the operations manager in ordering and setting up all FOH systems needed in opening a new restaurant.
  • Competent to recognize a proactive method of preventing and resolving conflict using exemplary attention to detail and interpersonal communication skills.

What can make your Server’s  resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in hospitality

  • A determined and energetic restaurant server with the ability to deliver first rate services to guests in order to ensure repeat business. Able to work in close collaboration with colleagues and follow established health and safety standards. 

Targeted job description 

  • Provide thorough knowledge of the restaurant's menu to make recommendations or answer questions, and enter POS charges.
  • Input orders in micros and issue guest checks for each order.
  • Maintain clean, sanitize FOH area and ensure health & safety and hygiene procedures and standards are met.

Related academic background 

  • B.A (Programme) | Sharda College, Pune | 2019 
  • 12th, CBSE | Jyotiba Phule School, Pune | 2016
  • 10th, CBSE | Jyotiba Phule School, Pune | 2014

Sample Resume of Serve in Text Format

NITISH TYAGI 

Restaurant Server 

9888001122 | tyagi.nitish@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/nitish-tyagi | 45/9, Mayur Vihar, Pune 

SUMMARY

A determined and energetic restaurant server with to the ability to deliver rst rate services to guests in order to ensure repeat business. Able to work in close collaboration with colleagues and follow established health and safety standards. 

EDUCATION 

  • B.A (Programme) | Sharda College, Pune | 2019 
  • 12th, CBSE | Jyotiba Phule School, Pune | 2016
  • 10th, CBSE | Jyotiba Phule School, Pune | 2014

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 

Courses 

  • Alcohol seller and server program in 2019. 
  • Course in food allergen training from ITC Institute in 2019. 
  • Advanced course in food handling in 2018. 

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP 

Server | Nancy's Kitchen, Pune | Oct 2018 – Dec 2018

  • Provided excellent customer service to everyone who visits the restaurant. 
  • Assisted diners with ordering by answering menu questions and making recommendation. 
  • Took accurate food and drink orders using a POS system and communicated order details to kitchen sta as needed.
  • Informed guests about customer loyalty program, or any other specials and promotions. 
  • Performed food preparation duties such as assembling salads, appetizers and cold dishes in a fast paced line kitchen. 

Server | Cheryl, Pune | May 2018 – Jul 2018 

  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage and increase shelf life. 
  • Presented wine samples for guests to taste, and opened bottles for them upon their arrival. 
  • Assisted host or hostess to by answering phones to take reservations or to go orders, and by greeting, seating and thanking guests. 
  • Cleaned all work areas, utensils and equipment and ensured they are stored appropriately. 

SKILLS ( TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONAL ) 

  • Customer Service 
  • Point of Sale Systems 
  • Computer Competency 
  • Problem Solving 
  • F&B Knowledge 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR 

Volunteering 

  • Volunteered for awareness programme on World Health Day. 
  • Active member of FoodForAll NGO since 2016. 

Participations / Sports 

  • First prize winner at inter-college swimming competition in 2018. 
  • Participated in various national level sports competition.