Restaurant Server Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Restaurant Server:

High school diploma; food safety training will be considered a plus
x years of experience as a Restaurant Server
Experience with developing constructive working and interpersonal relationships with colleagues and customers
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Active listening
Good physical condition
Customer-centric
x years of experience with cash register and any ordering information system
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Team player
Good time-management skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Restaurant Server skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Restaurant Server roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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