CV by Job type: Food and Beverage CV

Being in the food service sector means you fill in different roles with a restaurant, cafeteria, or other food service establishments. These roles are their “front end” (waiters, servers, bartenders) or “back-end” (cooks, busboys, line cooks) – for whatever position you’re aiming for, make sure to create a resume that caters to it.

Here is a simple guide to creating the ideal food service job resume template.

Include key aspects. Hiring managers will be looking for specific traits in a candidate, these traits mean the difference between you being considered for the job or completely ignored. If you have experience in Point of Sale (POS) systems, include that on your resume. A candidate with technical skills is always a great plus. Also, put emphasis on your hospitality and salesmanship skills; include some examples of when these traits really shined during your previous work.

 If you have certifications in Food Handling and Safety, place that at the top of your resume. If you don’t have any, considering getting one, certificates will make you a perfect fit in the eyes of the recruiter.

WRITE A CAREER OBJECTIVE. Creating a well-crafted career objective will put you immediately on the short list for an interview. This is because career objectives contain all the relevant information your recruiter needs. It is important to note that a career objective does not relate to YOU, rather what you can do for the company. Also, use keywords -- keywords are great resume builders and help you out in the initial screening process of resumes.

Lastly, add relevant additional skills. Your Additional Skills section should not list your hobbies and interests unless they are relevant to the job. For example, being fluent in Spanish and English is a valuable asset, especially for a candidate applying for a managerial position.