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Updated March 26, 2025

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Host/waiter resume

Alexander Mason

(830) 555-3403 | amason@example.com

Atlanta, GA | 20261 W. Cedar Ln. - 43565

Work experience

2019 - Present
Host/Waiter, O'Charley's - Atlanta, GA
- Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
- Handle money * Greet customers * Food handling
- Learn menu items to be able to explain or make recommendations to guests.
- Greeted Customers * Took customer orders * Bussed tables * Managed cash register * Answered phones
2017 - 2019
Informal Waiter/Waitress, Sonic - Atlanta, GA
- Cook Team Lead Inventory Waitress Maintenance Customer Service
- Served food and beverage orders in a pleasant and courteous manner.
- Presented menus to customers and explained menu items to them, answering questions from patrons about food and beverages.
- Provided customer service Responsible for seating customers Responsible for obtaining drink requests.
- Keep accurate records of customer orders.
2010 - 2017
Concession Worker, Levy Restaurants - Atlanta, GA
- Prepare food, sale food and customer service
- Complete orders from steam tables, placing food on plates and serving customers at tables or counters.
- Handle cashier and money distribution Assisted with Customer Service interaction
- Experience with handling money, customer service, and general labor.

Skills

Positive Attitude
Drink Orders
Concession Stand Worker
Menu Items
Greeting Customers
Courteous Service
Steam Tables
Customer Service
Dishes
Seat Guests

Education

High School Diploma, (2010 - 2010)
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Host/waiter resume

Jane Stone

(970) 555-7868 | jstone@example.com

Richmond, VA | 4200 W. Cedar Ave. - 13334

Work experience

2020 - Present
Host/Waiter, Darden Restaurants - Richmond, VA
- Provided exceptional customer service and increased restaurant sales.
- Answered telephones, organized and scheduled reservations, obtained take-out orders, and received credit card and money transactions.
2019 - 2020
Waitress, Darden Restaurants - Richmond, VA
- Provide excellent customer service when serving customers daily.
- Learned Point of Sale (POS) system operation.
- Worked concession stand and provided assistance in food and beverage service.
- Committed to open and honest communication, mutual respect, and strong teamwork.
- Demonstrate genuine hospitality while greeting and reporting to the table.
2018 - 2019
Courtesy Clerk, Kroger - Nashville, TN
- Enforce and Monitor daily staff schedule, front end activity, shift changes and supervise staff of 14-20.
- Bag groceries, cart retrieves, stock shelves, rotate product, money handling, customer service,
- Weighted, packaged and labeled meat and seafood products, following proper dating procedures.
- Adhere to all Kroger policies, practices, and procedures.

Skills

Customer Service
Customer Transactions
Return Products
Waiter
Efficient Checkout Service
Communication
Drink Orders
Prep Food
Kitchen Equipment
Napkin Containers

Education

High School Diploma, (2018 - 2018)
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Host/waiter resume

Joyce Wright

(230) 555-9203 | jwright@example.com

Chicago, IL | 19091 N. Oak Rd. - 26903

Work experience

2018 - Present
Host/Waiter, Hooters - Chicago, IL
- Provide and maintain effective communication to staff, management, and customers.
- Provided customer Service to customers * Took customer's orders * Served meals according to orders placed * Maintained the dining facility
- Worked well as a team to make sure the best customer service was provided.
- Work as part of a team, helping coworkers to improve workflow and customer service.
- Handle table bookings, direct consumers to their tables, present menus, suggest dishes, communicating specific consumer needs.
2017 - 2018
Host/Hostess, Original Pancake House - Chicago, IL
- Answer telephones and place take-out orders for customers.
- Worked professionally with customers and employees - Proficient in providing effective communication to customers and other employees
- Greeted and seated guest as needed Waited on tables, ran food, worked computer system.
2016 - 2017
Sales Clerk, Macy's - Chicago, IL
- Maintain floor displays Maintain floor stock including recovery Provide customer service
- Maintained a clean and orderly sales floor.
- Worked with a POS register Inventory Organizing the merchandise on the sales floor Stocking clothes (Before/during store hours)
- Commission Sales Menswear and Fine Jewelry Departments
- Number one team member in POS category.

Skills

Cooking Surfaces
Customer Service
Store Management
Stock Service Areas
Open Table
Company Policies
Sales Floor
Kitchen Equipment
Assist Bartender
Host Stand

Education

High School Diploma, (2016 - 2016)
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Host/waiter resume

Kathryn Barnes

(730) 555-0570 | kbarnes@example.com

Saint Louis, MO | 36054 S. Maple Ln. - 35876

Work experience

2019 - Present
Host/Waiter, Hooters - Saint Louis, MO
- Serve food, drinks and accommodate every customers needs.
- Head waitress Customer Service/Customer Orders Trainer
- Administered tests to ensure trainees met the companies' standards of food and customer service.
- Relay food and beverage orders to the kitchen staff.
2010 - 2019
Room Service Waiter, Hyatt - Chicago, IL
- Dispatched guest service members to provide assurance and quality service for the perfect guest experience
- Demonstrate genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests and delivering quality dining experiences in a fast paced environment.
- Managed inventory of all guest service items.
- Provided customer service in a family friendly restaurant Worked seating board and assisted in selling gift shop products.
- Head of training team to educate new associates with resort computer system and guest service standards.
- Inform them of the restaurant's daily specials.
2009 - 2010
Event Internship, American Diabetes Association - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- Managed and delegated day-of-event logistics, helping the event raise over $200,000.
- Inventory manager for Special Events.
- Served as intranet community manager for Special Events.

Skills

Alumni
POS
Customer Service
Promotional Materials
Wedding Party
Guest Rooms
Instagram
Event Set-Up
Powerpoint
Fast Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business (2006 - 2009)
DeVry University
Oakbrook Terrace,

Host/waiter resume

Frank Spencer

(400) 555-9991 | fspencer@example.com

Cincinnati, OH | 79797 E. Maple Ln. - 11963

Work experience

2018 - Present
Host/Waiter, Bob Evans Farms - Cincinnati, OH
- Seat Guests, answer phone, cash, carry-out/counter server... etc.
- Attended customer needs, food preparation, serving customers, light cleaning
- Provided training to 10 servers on proper food handling, guest communication, and general restaurant protocol.
- Escort customers to their table and Inform customers of daily specials.
2017 - 2018
Cook And Waitress/Waiter, Bob Evans Farms - Cincinnati, OH
- Seat Guests, answer phone, cash, carry-out/counter server... etc.
- Cashier , customer service, greeting customers, multitask, cleaning, cooking
- Handle POS and cash register for both the front counter and drive through window.
2016 - 2017
Dish Washer, Bob Evans Farms - Cincinnati, OH
- Clean dishes after they have been used by customers.
- Sanitized dishes and kitchen equipment.
- Wash dishes and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Bar Area
Customer Orders
Safe Environment
Customer Relations
Scrub Floors
Kitchen Equipment
Sanitation Standards
High Volume
Waiter
Stock Supplies

Education

Certificate, Automotive Technology (2015 - 2016)
Vincennes University
Vincennes,

How to write a host/waiter resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A resume summary is your opening statement that highlights your strongest skills and top accomplishments. It is your chance to quickly let recruiters know who you are professionally - and why they should hire you for the host/waiter role.

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in host/waiter-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These tips will help you demonstrate why you are the perfect fit for the host/waiter position.

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List the right project manager skills

Use your Skills section to show you have the knowledge and technical ability to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description in your resume. Look at the job listing and consider which of the listed skills you have experience with, along with related skills.
Include as many relevant hard skills and soft skills as possible from the listing.
Use the most up to date and accurate terms. Don't forget to be specific.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some host/waiter interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a host/waiter resume:

Customer Service
Food Handling
Waiter
Food Orders
Food Preparation
Customer Orders
Drink Orders
POS
To-Go Orders
Clean Tables

Customer Satisfaction
Bus Tables
Beverage Orders
Fine Dining
Telephone Calls
Seat Guests
Customer Complaints
Computer System
Alcoholic Beverages
Sales Taxes

Allergies
Quality Customer Service
PowerPoint
Greeting Guests
Food Stations
Order Slips
Customer Inquiries
Food Delivery
Waiting Tables
Phone Orders

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How to structure your work experience

Your employment history is arguably one of the most important parts of your resume. It shows you have experience and foundation in your field to successfully master the host/waiter position. Here is how to most effectively structure your work experience:

List your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order. Employers care about your most recent experience the most.
Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
Include only recent, relevant jobs.

How to write host/waiter experience bullet points

Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:

Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.

Here are effective examples from host/waiter resumes:

Work history example #1

Host/Waiter

Golden Corral

Acquired complete knowledge of products for communication to customers.
Translated (Spanish-English) for management and employees to ensure effective communication.
Washed Dishes, waited on tables, cleared dishes from tables when customers were doneeating.
Performed all delegated tasks including bussing tables, washing dishes and working the cash register.
Assessed and helped satisfy customer's dietary needs and provided effective communication for a positive experience.

Work history example #2

Host/Waiter

Darden Restaurants

Maintained clean and presentable area throughout the day; and handled cash and credit transactions through the POS system.
Coordinated with supervisors for effective cross-departmental communication.
Demonstrated teamwork by assisting zone partners whenever possible.
Supported sales process through suggestions and knowledgeable communication.
Provided excellent service and positive dining experience for guests.

Work history example #3

Event Internship

American Diabetes Association

Managed communication and database retention, including creating a volunteer newsletter for the Stop Diabetes Movement
Created new education materials utilizing PowerPoint and Word.
Organized deliveries submitted purchase order information and created item numbers using Crystal database systems.
Served as chief liaison between the private technology sector and military personnel for all technology exposition events.
Assisted in planning for Relay for Life rally, kickoff, team captain meetings, and fundraisers.

Work history example #4

Retail Cashier

Sears Holdings

Established positive relationships with both costumers and co-workers to promote an organized and equal atmosphere.
Promoted from seasonal to permanent position.
Distributed daily communications from corporate to the appropriate associate.
Noted for positive attitude, work ethic and dependability.
Recruited and hired around 40 quality employees for customer service positions throughout the store.

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Add an education section to your resume

Employers are looking for a few things when looking at the Education section of your resume:

The highest degree you have achieved.
TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
TField of study
TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities

Here are some examples of good education entries from host/waiter resumes:

High School Diploma

2010 - 2010

High School Diploma

2018 - 2018

Highlight your host/waiter certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications, add them to the certification section.

Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.

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