How to Write a Hospitality CV (with Example)
Hospitality managers skim CVs fast. A clear, one-page CV that shows your service experience and availability beats a long, generic one every time.
What to include
- Contact details and the role/area you are looking for.
- A two-line summary: experience level, strengths, and your availability (shifts, weekends).
- Work history with venue type, role and key duties, newest first.
- Skills: POS systems, wine/cocktail knowledge, languages, and any certificates.
Tips that get interviews
- Keep it to one page and tailor the summary to each venue.
- Quantify where you can ("served 80-cover sections", "ran a 6-seat bar").
- List availability clearly, managers hire for the shifts they need to fill.
FAQ
What should a hospitality CV include?
Contact details, a short summary with your availability, work history (venue type, role, duties), and skills like POS systems, languages and service certificates, ideally on one page.
Do I need a CV to apply for hospitality jobs?
On Waiterstation you can apply with just your name and phone number, but a one-page CV helps for interviews and for roles at hotels and fine-dining venues.