Server Resume Example

A complete server resume you can copy, with practical tips, the skills and certifications employers look for, and bullet points ready to adapt.

How to write a server resume

1Lead with your busiest venue and the volume you handled: covers per shift, section size, party sizes.
2Show you can sell: upselling, check averages and wine knowledge matter to managers.
3List food safety and alcohol certifications near the top; many employers require them.
4Keep it to one page and put availability (weekends, nights) in a short custom section.

Replace each [number] with your real figure. Numbers make a bullet believable.

Served up to [number] guests per shift across a [number]-table section while keeping ticket times on target
Raised average check by [number]% by recommending specials, desserts and drink pairings
Handled cash and card payments of $[number]+ per shift with zero drawer discrepancies
Resolved guest complaints calmly, turning issues into return visits and positive reviews
Trained [number] new servers on menu, POS and service standards
Worked with kitchen and bar to coordinate courses for parties of up to [number] guests
Kept allergy and dietary orders accurate by confirming every modification with the kitchen
Opened and closed the dining room: setup, side work, restocking and end-of-shift reports

What should a server put on a resume with no experience?+

Focus on customer-facing work, school or volunteer roles where you handled people and money, and get a food handler card before applying.

Should I list tips earned?+

Not as income, but upselling results and check averages show the same thing in a professional way.