Hospitality and travel resume examples

Resumes for people who cook, serve, host and look after guests.

Ashley Reed

Restaurant Server

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+1 504 555 0141
New Orleans, Louisiana

Summary

Server with five years of experience in full-service and fine dining restaurants. Handles a section of six to eight tables on nights of 250 covers, has the highest average check on the team and is asked for by name by regular guests. Knows wine and cocktails well enough to recommend with confidence.

Experience

Server, Magnolia Table & Bar

Apr 2022 – Present · New Orleans, Louisiana

Serve a section of six to eight tables on nights of up to 250 covers.
Have the highest average check among 18 servers, mostly from wine pairings and dessert suggestions.
Train new servers on the menu, the point-of-sale system and table maintenance.
Handle large parties and private events of up to 40 guests.

Server, Bayou Kitchen

Jun 2020 – Mar 2022 · Metairie, Louisiana

Served breakfast and lunch in a busy family restaurant, up to 60 guests a shift.
Took orders accurately and kept tickets moving with the kitchen during rushes.
Closed out checks and balanced cash and card payments at the end of each shift.

Education

High School Diploma, Warren Easton High School

2019 · New Orleans, Louisiana

Skills

Table service, Wine and cocktail knowledge, Upselling, Toast POS, Large parties and events, Allergy awareness, Cash handling, Training new staff

Certifications

Responsible Vendor Server Permit — Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, 2025
ServSafe Food Handler — National Restaurant Association, 2024

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Marco Bellini

Bartender

Summary

Bartender with six years of experience in high-volume cocktail bars and restaurants. Serves up to 400 drinks on a Saturday, created four cocktails that made the permanent menu and cut pour cost by 3 points by tightening measures and inventory.

Experience

Head Bartender, The Copper Still

Feb 2022 – Present · Chicago, Illinois

Lead a bar team of five and serve up to 400 drinks on busy nights.
Created four seasonal cocktails that stayed on the permanent menu and account for 18% of cocktail sales.
Cut pour cost from 22% to 19% with measured pours and weekly inventory counts.
Train new bartenders on classic recipes, speed and responsible service.

Bartender, Lakeview Tavern

May 2020 – Jan 2022 · Chicago, Illinois

Served beer, wine and cocktails at a busy sports bar with 200 seats.
Checked ID and refused service when needed, following state law.
Opened and closed the bar, including cash counts and restocking.

Education

High School Diploma, Lincoln Park High School

2019 · Chicago, Illinois

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Hannah Lee

Barista and Shift Lead

Summary

Barista with three years of experience in a busy specialty coffee shop. Makes about 120 drinks an hour in the morning rush with consistent quality, dials in espresso each morning and leads the opening shift. Friendly with regulars and calm when the line is out the door.

Experience

Barista and Shift Lead, Pike Street Roasters

Aug 2023 – Present · Seattle, Washington

Make about 120 drinks an hour during the morning rush with a team of three.
Dial in espresso each morning and adjust grind through the day to keep shots consistent.
Lead the opening shift, including cash counts, setup and assigning stations.
Helped raise the store's mobile order speed so 90% of orders are ready within five minutes.

Barista, Capitol Hill Coffee Co.

Jun 2022 – Jul 2023 · Seattle, Washington

Prepared espresso drinks, pour-overs and teas for up to 400 customers a day.
Kept the bar and seating area clean and restocked.
Handled cash and card payments and balanced the drawer at close.

Education

Currently studying toward an Associate of Arts, Seattle Central College

2023 – Present · Seattle, Washington

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Antonio Russo

Sous Chef

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+1 617 555 0122
Boston, Massachusetts

Summary

Sous chef with nine years of experience in Italian and New American restaurants. Runs a kitchen team of eight on nights of 220 covers, writes the weekly specials and brought food cost down from 34% to 29% without shrinking portions.

Experience

Sous ChefTrattoria NordBoston, Massachusetts

Sep 2021 – Present

Run the kitchen on the head chef's days off and lead a team of eight on nights of up to 220 covers.
Reduced food cost from 34% to 29% by changing suppliers, using whole animals and tracking waste daily.
Create weekly specials, three of which became permanent menu items.
Train line cooks on stations, recipes and food safety; the kitchen has passed every health inspection.

Line CookHarbor GrillBoston, Massachusetts

Jun 2017 – Aug 2021

Worked grill, sauté and pasta stations in a 180-seat restaurant.
Prepared sauces, stocks and fresh pasta for daily service.
Promoted to lead line cook after two years.

Education

Associate of Science in Culinary ArtsJohnson & Wales UniversityProvidence, Rhode Island

2015 – 2017

Skills

Italian cuisine
Fresh pasta
Menu development
Food cost control
Kitchen leadership
Inventory and ordering
Food safety
Butchery

Certifications

ServSafe Food Protection Manager — National Restaurant Association, 2024

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Isabella Moore

Hotel Front Desk Agent

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+1 407 555 0138
Orlando, Florida

Summary

Front desk agent with four years of experience at a 320-room resort hotel. Checks in up to 150 guests a shift, keeps guest satisfaction above 92% and sold the most room upgrades on the team last year. Works in Opera PMS and speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Experience

Front Desk Agent, Lakeside Palms Resort

May 2022 – Present · Orlando, Florida

Check in and check out up to 150 guests a shift at a 320-room resort.
Keep guest satisfaction scores for the front desk above 92%.
Sold the most room upgrades on the team in 2025, adding about $48,000 in revenue.
Handle guest complaints and room moves, involving the manager on duty only when needed.

Guest Service Agent, Downtown Orlando Inn

Jan 2021 – Apr 2022 · Orlando, Florida

Worked the front desk and night audit at a 110-room business hotel.
Balanced daily cash and card reports during night audit.
Answered phones and managed reservations and cancellations.

Education

Associate of Science in Hospitality Management, Valencia College

2018 – 2020 · Orlando, Florida

Skills

Check-in and check-out, Opera PMS, Reservations, Upselling, Night audit, Complaint resolution, Cash handling, Multilingual guest service

Languages

English — Native
Spanish — Advanced (C1)
Portuguese — Upper intermediate (B2)

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Rebecca Collins

Flight Attendant

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+1 972 555 0124
Dallas, Texas

Summary

Flight attendant with five years of experience on domestic and international routes for a major US carrier. Qualified on Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft, works as lead attendant on transatlantic flights and has handled three in-flight medical emergencies. Speaks English and French.

Experience

Flight Attendant, Lone Star Airways

Nov 2021 – Present · Dallas, Texas

Fly domestic and transatlantic routes on Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft, about 80 hours a month.
Work as lead flight attendant on international flights, briefing crews of up to ten.
Handled three in-flight medical emergencies with the crew and ground medical support.
Received 14 passenger commendations in 2025.

Guest Services Agent, Trinity Grand Hotel

Jun 2019 – Aug 2021 · Dallas, Texas

Assisted guests at the front desk of a 280-room hotel.
Resolved complaints and arranged room moves calmly and quickly.
Assisted French-speaking guests and translated for the team.

Education

BA Hospitality Management, University of North Texas

2015 – 2019 · Denton, Texas

Skills

Safety and emergency procedures, First aid and AED, Passenger service, Lead attendant duties, Conflict resolution, Galley service, Boeing 737 and 787, French

Certifications

FAA Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency, Flight Attendant — Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
CPR and AED — 2025

Languages

English — Native
French — Advanced (C1)

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What do hospitality employers look for in a resume?

Give the pace and size of the place: covers on a busy night, rooms in the hotel, passengers on the aircraft.
List the certificates the job legally needs where you live, such as food safety or responsible alcohol service, with the date.
Mention the systems you know, for example the point-of-sale or booking software. It shortens training and managers notice.

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