Cross-Functional Skills

A guide to staying balanced with life and work in the hospitality industry
Culinary Agents
Apr 9, 2021

Here's a list of common cross-functional skills for hospitality roles.

For job seekers: Consider referencing this list to help you showcase your own experience on your resume or Culinary Agents profile.

For employers: When hiring, you can reference this list to hone in on the top skills you are seeking when it comes to required experience for each position you would like to fill.

• Accuracy

• Artistic Ability

• Attention to Detail

• Bending/Kneeling/Reaching/Stooping

• Can Lift 50+ Lbs

• Can Lift Up to 30 Lbs

• Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

• Can Sit For Long Periods of Time

• Can Stand For Long Periods of Time

• Carrying and Moving Heavy Items

• Climbing Ladders & Stairs

• Communication

• Confidence

• Conflict Resolution

• Creativity

• Critical Thinking

• Decision-Making

• Dedication

• Dietary Guidelines Knowledge

• Efficiency

• Flexibility

• Following Company Policies

• Following Instructions

• Food Allergy Knowledge

• Innovative

• Integrity

• Leadership

• Learning

• Listening

• Manual Dexterity

• Motivated

• Multitasking

• Nutrition Knowledge

• Organizational Skills

• People Skills

• Positive Attitude

• Prioritization

• Proactive

• Problem-Solving

• Professionalism

• Punctuality

• Reading Documents

• Relationship Building

• Results-Driven

• Salesmanship

• Taking Direction and Feedback

• Teamwork

• Telephone Skills

• Time Management

• Walking

• Work in a Fast-Paced Environment

• Work in Hot and Cold Temperatures

• Work Independently

• Work Well Under Pressure

 

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