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Server resume skills and keywords

In 70 Server job postings from 26 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Communication (59 %), Attention to detail (53 %), Customer service (44 %), Sanitation (40 %) and Professionalism (34 %). Of the top 40 skills, 28 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 12 are soft skills.

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Top 40 skills in Server job postings

Skills requested in 70 Server job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Communication59 %Soft skill
Attention to detail53 %Soft skill
Customer service44 %Soft skill
Sanitation40 %Hard skill
Professionalism34 %Soft skill
ServSafe33 %Certification
Wine31 %Hard skill
POS systems27 %Tool
Interpersonal skills23 %Soft skill
Beverage Service21 %Hard skill
Problem Solving19 %Soft skill
Organizational skills17 %Soft skill
Teamwork16 %Soft skill
Food safety14 %Hard skill
Food safety certification14 %Certification
Mentoring13 %Soft skill
Workplace safety13 %Hard skill
Inventory management13 %Hard skill
Google Workspace13 %Tool
Responsible Alcohol Service13 %Hard skill
Microsoft Office13 %Tool
Guest services11 %Hard skill
Beer10 %Hard skill
Warmth9 %Hard skill
Trash9 %Hard skill
Cost Control9 %Hard skill
Hospitality Management9 %Hard skill
TABC7 %Certification
Cash handling7 %Hard skill
Standard operating procedures6 %Hard skill
Flexibility6 %Soft skill
Creativity6 %Soft skill
Vacuuming6 %Hard skill
Stocking6 %Hard skill
Math6 %Hard skill
Customer Experience6 %Hard skill
Customer Satisfaction6 %Hard skill
Presentation skills4 %Soft skill
Calm under pressure4 %Hard skill
Guest Engagement4 %Hard skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (22)

Soft skills (12)

Tools and software (3)

Certifications and licenses (3)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these server postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

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How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Server resume example. Then prepare for the Server interview questions that test them.

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Server resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Server resume?

In 70 Server job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Communication (59 %), Attention to detail (53 %), Customer service (44 %), Sanitation (40 %) and Professionalism (34 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Server resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 12 of the top 40 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Communication (59 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Server postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were ServSafe (33 %), POS systems (27 %), Food safety certification (14 %), Google Workspace (13 %), Microsoft Office (13 %) and TABC (7 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 70 public Server job postings at 26 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (54) and Lever (16). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 70. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 70 public job postings for server roles (titles such as Server, Server Assistant, Server Assistant (Barista) and Lunch Server Assistant) at 26 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards: Greenhouse 54 and Lever 16. Employers in the sample include TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant, Method Co., Soho House & Co., Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa | Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, Champions Club Texas and 550 Madison. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 70. Updated quarterly. Download the data: server-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.