Waitress Resume

If you want to work in table food service, you'll need to put together a waitress resume before starting your job search.

Employers make a point of trying to hire people who actually want the types of jobs they are applying for. By putting together a resume specific to your desire to work as a waitress, you'll help employers understand that you aren't looking just for something to get by, but that you truly have an interest in doing this type of work.

The restaurant industry experiences very high turnover, so it only makes sense that companies prefer hiring waitresses who demonstrate they are serious about seeking this type of work. You don't have to commit to doing nothing else for the rest of your life, but you do need to show that you aren't looking for "any job you can get" if you want to be taken seriously as an applicant. One way to show your commitment is by preparing a resume specific to waitressing.

The objective statement on your waitress resume should be specific to the type of job for which you are applying. There are many different types of restaurants, so it's a good idea to specify which type of environment you want to work in.

It's best to change your resume objective based on each type of job you submit an application for. The more specific you can get to the needs of a particular employer, the more your resume will stand out from those of other applicants. Keep your resume on your computer so that you can customize the objective for each specific job.

Example objectives:

• To obtain a position as a waitress in a casual dining restaurant.
• Seeking employment as a waitress in a fine dining establishment.
• To work as a waitress for "name of restaurant here".
• Seeking employment as a waitress with a banquet serving or special event organization.
• To work as a food server in a diner or café.

Employers who hire waitresses are interested in learning about relevant work history and skills that will transfer to their places of business. It's important to list your previous employers so that managers who view your resume will know the types of experience you have as they get a sense of your work history. It's also essential to highlight the skills you have that make you a good candidate for employment.

It is generally a good idea to include a "skills" or "qualifications" section on your resume. Don't be too wordy in describing the things you know how to do. Instead, use a bulleted list that highlights what you are able to do that will be of interest to people who are hiring waitresses. If you've completed classes or certifications, such as ServSafe or TIPS, be sure to specify these credentials on your resume.

It's also a good idea to include major accomplishments or awards you have received relevant to the type of job you're applying for. If you were "employee of the month" in a previous waitress position, highlight that fact on your resume. If you established a regular clientele of patrons who requested to sit in your section frequently, that fact may also be worth highlighting.

You may find it beneficial to look at some sample waitress resumes when getting ready to create your own resume. Viewing what other people seeking the same type of employment have used can be a great way to get inspiration to write or update your own statement of work history and goals.

The following sites have sample waitress resume template documents you can use to help you get started:

• Best Sample Resume
• DocStoc
• Job Bank USA
• Job Spider
• Work Bloom

• Memo Layout
• 10 Best Home Based Businesses
• Business Thank You Notes
• The Myths Of Entrepreneurship
• Unethical Business Practices

• Sample Resume Objective
• Memo Examples
• Resume Objective Examples
• Resume Objective Statements
• Sample of Letter of Request

• Sample Resume Objective
• Resume Objective Statements
• Category:Business Career Development
• Category:Resume Writing
• Objective for a Waitress Resume