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Server resume example — Entry Level
Sample summary for Destiny Carr
Personable server with 1 year of full-service restaurant experience in a casual-fine dining environment. Skilled in menu knowledge, tableside recommendations, and managing multiple tables efficiently during peak service. Consistently earns above-average tips through attentive, personalized service.
Key skills
Full-Service DiningPOS Systems (Toast, Aloha)Menu Knowledge & PairingsUpselling & Suggestive SellingTable ManagementTeam CollaborationCash & Credit HandlingFood Allergen Awareness
Sample experience
Server
Sep 2023 – Present
The Capital Grille · Washington, DC
- •Serve 4–6 tables per shift in an upscale steakhouse, managing full dining experiences from greeting through dessert and billing
- •Achieve average check of $185 per table through personalized wine and dessert recommendations to 30+ guests nightly
- •Maintain a section with 0 food safety incidents and zero complaint escalations across 400+ service shifts
Host / Food Runner
Apr 2022 – Sep 2023
Olive Garden · Alexandria, VA
- •Managed front-of-house seating flow for a 180-seat restaurant during peak service, routing 200+ guests per shift
- •Promoted from host to food runner after 2 months; cross-trained as server assistant in preparation for server role
Tips for your Server resume
Server resumes should mention restaurant type and price point — fine dining vs. casual reads very differently to hiring managers. Include average check size if you work in a higher-end environment, and any wine or spirits certifications (WSET, Cicerone) you've completed.
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