Waiter / Server Resume Example
Serving resumes stand out with specific numbers most applicants leave out: tables handled per shift, average check size, and any upsell or repeat-guest results.
Example experience section
Server — Full-Service Restaurant (2021–Present)
- Managed 6–8 tables per shift during peak dinner service, averaging $2,800 in nightly sales
- Increased average check size by 15% through consistent dessert and appetizer upselling
- Trained 3 new servers on menu knowledge and service sequencing
Skills recruiters check for
POS system experience (Toast, Aloha, Micros), alcohol service certification where required, menu and wine knowledge, and experience with high-volume or fine-dining service.
Common mistakes on a server resume
Writing "friendly and outgoing" with nothing quantifiable behind it — table count, nightly sales, or upsell rate carries far more weight with a restaurant manager. Omitting service style experience (fine dining, high-volume casual, banquet), which signals whether your pace and polish match the venue. Leaving off alcohol service certification when the posting requires it.
Build yours
Adapt the outline above with your own section size and average check, then format with our CV template.
Build your resume without fighting a blank document.
Save time and avoid formatting mistakes with our
professional online resume builder. Choose a template, add your details and export a clean CV in minutes.