Hospitality
Waiter / Waitress CV example (UK)
A waiting staff CV for restaurants, hotels and events, showing table service skills, allergen awareness and teamwork during busy services.
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Example CV profile
Experienced waiter in casual and fine-dining restaurants. Comfortable running a section, explaining menus and allergens, and working as part of a front-of-house team during busy services.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- Table service
- Menu & allergen knowledge
- EPOS / till systems
- Upselling
- Handling complaints calmly
- Cash handling
- Silver service (if trained)
- Team working
Example experience bullet points
- Looked after a section of tables, taking orders, timing courses with the kitchen and presenting bills.
- Explained dishes and allergen information to guests, checking with the kitchen whenever unsure.
- Suggested wine and desserts in line with the menu, without pushing guests.
- Handled complaints politely and escalated to the manager when needed.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- GCSEs or equivalent – School, year
- Food Safety Level 2 (if held)
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
waiting staff · table service · allergens · EPOS · front of house · customer service
Tips for a waiter / waitress CV
- List venue type and service style; fine dining and casual dining differ.
- Allergen awareness is essential — show you take it seriously.
- Short jobs are normal in hospitality; you don't need to explain each one.
Hourly pay plus tips; by law, employers in Great Britain must pass all tips to workers fairly. Salary checker (ONS data).
FAQs
I've only worked a few months in hospitality. Is that enough?
Yes for most waiting roles. Add other customer-facing experience and say when you're available.
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