Restaurant server with 4 years in upscale-casual and fine dining, handling 6-table sections on 250-cover nights. Averages $68 per guest against a $58 house average through wine and course pairings. Brings menu knowledge, allergy care and smooth pacing that keeps tables turning without rushing guests. WSET Level 1 certified and trusted with private dining parties of up to 30.
Experience
Server, Juniper Hall Kitchen (Denver, CO)
May 2023 – Present
Serve 6-table sections in a 150-seat upscale-casual restaurant doing 250 covers on weekends
Average a $68 check per guest against a $58 house average by suggesting wine pairings and shared starters
Track allergies and dietary needs on every ticket in Toast, with zero allergen incidents in 2025
Train new servers on menu tasting notes and steps of service during their first 2 weeks
Run large-party service for groups of 12 to 30 in the private dining room with fixed menus
Server Assistant, Larimer Street Trattoria (Denver, CO)
Mar 2022 – Apr 2023
Supported 4 servers with table resets, bread service and running plates
Promoted to server after 9 months
Reset tables and polished glassware for 150 covers a night
Education
B.A. in Communication Studies, Metropolitan State University of Denver (Aug 2018 – May 2022)
Skills
Service: Steps of service, course pacing, wine and cocktail pairings, large parties
Guest Care: Allergy and dietary tracking, table-side problem solving
Systems: Toast POS, Resy
Wine and Spirits: Pairings, by-the-glass list, cocktail specs, tableside service
How to write a Server resume
A strong Server resume shows the customer experience you delivered, the sales you drove, and the teams you ran. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Skills
Education
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Customer service
Sales and upselling
Inventory and merchandising
Point-of-sale systems
Team leadership
Scheduling
Cash handling
Food safety
Conflict resolution
Visual merchandising
Example bullet points
Grew store sales 18% year over year by coaching a team of 12 on add-on selling
Raised the hotel guest satisfaction score from 8.1 to 9.0 by redesigning the check-in process
Cut inventory shrink by 30% through weekly cycle counts and better receiving checks
Tips from recruiters
Show the size of the operation: store revenue, covers, rooms or team size.
List certifications such as ServSafe or responsible-service training.
Keep it to one page and lead with the most recent, most senior role.
Recommended templates
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Server resume FAQ
What should a Server resume include?
A Server resume should show the customer experience you delivered, the sales you drove, and the teams you ran. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Skills and Education. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Server?
Modern, Compact and Classic work well for Server roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Server resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Server put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Server roles are Customer service, Sales and upselling, Inventory and merchandising, Point-of-sale systems, Team leadership and Scheduling.
How do I write strong Server resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as sales growth, average transaction value and guest satisfaction. For example: "Grew store sales 18% year over year by coaching a team of 12 on add-on selling."