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Waiter/waitress CV example

A strong waiter or waitress CV shows friendly, efficient customer service and the ability to stay organised during busy service, ideally with specific examples of table service and handling payments. Mentioning food and allergen knowledge also reassures employers you can manage a full section confidently.

Grace Turner

Waiter/waitress

grace@example.com · 07700 900112 · Manchester

Profile

Attentive and efficient waiter with experience providing table service in a busy restaurant during lunch and dinner service. Confident taking orders, managing a full section and handling payments accurately under pressure. Comfortable explaining menu items and allergen information to customers.

Experience

Waiter — a busy restaurant

Managed a section of tables during lunch and dinner service, taking orders accurately

Explained menu items and allergen information clearly to customers

Processed payments and split bills accurately using the till system

Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure orders were delivered promptly

Reset and prepared tables between covers to maintain service flow

Key skills

Table service

Customer service

Menu and allergen knowledge

Cash and card handling

Working under pressure

Teamwork

Multitasking

Upselling

Food hygiene awareness

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Tips for a waiter/waitress CV

Applying with a cover letter? See our waiter/waitress cover letter example.

Questions about waiter/waitress CVs

Do I need hospitality experience to apply?

Not always; strong customer service skills from other roles can transfer well, especially for entry-level positions.

Should I mention allergen awareness on my CV?

Yes, this is genuinely useful and expected knowledge for anyone serving food to customers.

How do I show I can handle a busy service?

Give a specific example of managing several tables or a full section at once and staying organised throughout.