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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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