What is a room server and how to become one

Key steps to become a room server

1. Explore room server education requirements

   Most common room server degrees

   Bachelor's

   42.9 %

   High School Diploma

   24.3 %

   Associate

   19.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific room server skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Wine	18.93%
   In-Room	12.56%
   Fine Dining	6.74%
   Cash Handling	6.23%
   Cleanliness	5.05%

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3. Complete relevant room server training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New room servers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a room server based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real room server resumes.

4. Research room server duties and responsibilities

   • Manage event reservations and party requests, inform customers about upcoming events and specials.
   • Put orders into micros station and modify any allergies or food preference.
   • Answer calls and input orders into POS system.
   • Answer phones and take down orders when need using micros program

5. Prepare your room server resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your room server resume.

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6. Apply for room server jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a room server job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams