Top Requested Skills for BOH Jobs (2025 Q1)

A guide to staying balanced with life and work in the hospitality industry
Culinary Agents
Apr 2, 2025

The most sought-after skills by employers within the hospitality industry continue to evolve. Based on the jobs posted on CulinaryAgents.com in the first quarter of 2025 (January, February, March), here are the top requested skills for some of the most common Back of House positions.

Pro-tip for Job Seekers: Before applying to jobs, cross-check your skills against these that are in high demand to see which role(s) you are most qualified for and/or if you are seeking to grow into a new role, identify which skills you need to work on to take you to the next level.

Top 25 Most Sought After Skills for BOH Positions

  1. Communication
  2. Teamwork
  3. Organizational Skills
  4. Time Management
  5. Attention to Detail
  6. Cleaning / Sanitation
  7. Food Prep
  8. Customer Service
  9. Adaptability
  10. Inventory Management
  11. Quality Control
  12. Advanced Knife Skills
  13. Standing for Long Periods of Time
  14. Food Safety Knowledge
  15. Leadership
  16. Problem Solving
  17. Following Recipes
  18. Safety Procedures Knowledge
  19. Culinary Skills
  20. Plating and Presentation
  21. Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
  22. Math Skills
  23. Employee Development
  24. Kitchen Equipment Use
  25. Menu Development

Dishwasher

  1. Organizational Skills
  2. Cleaning / Sanitation
  3. Communication
  4. Teamwork
  5. Customer Service
  6. Time Management
  7. Standard Operating Procedures
  8. Attention to Detail
  9. Safety Procedures Knowledge
  10. Quality Control

Prep Cook

  1. Teamwork
  2. Attention to Detail
  3. Adaptability
  4. Food Prep
  5. Time Management
  6. Communication
  7. Organizational Skills
  8. Safety Procedures Knowledge
  9. Administrative Skills
  10. Cleaning / Sanitation

Line Cook

  1. Teamwork
  2. Communication
  3. Food Prep
  4. Advanced Knife Skills
  5. Time Management
  6. Attention to Detail
  7. Organizational Skills
  8. Adaptability
  9. Food Safety Knowledge
  10. Culinary Skills

Lead Line Cook

  1. Teamwork
  2. Communication
  3. Food Prep
  4. Advanced Knife Skills
  5. Attention to Detail
  6. Time Management
  7. Organizational Skills
  8. Adaptability
  9. Food Safety Knowledge
  10. Culinary Skills

Expeditor

  1. Communication
  2. Quality Control
  3. Food Handler Certification
  4. Attention to Detail
  5. Standing for Long Periods of Time
  6. Following Recipes
  7. Organizational Skills
  8. Teamwork
  9. Service Procedures
  10. Time Management

Sous Chef

  1. Leadership
  2. Communication
  3. Inventory Management
  4. Time Management
  5. Employee Development
  6. Teamwork
  7. Team Management
  8. Problem Solving
  9. Attention to Detail
  10. Menu Development

Executive Chef

  1. Leadership
  2. Menu Development
  3. Communication
  4. Employee Development
  5. Inventory Management
  6. Team Management
  7. Problem Solving
  8. Time Management
  9. Attention to Detail
  10. Teamwork

Baker

  1. Baking Knowledge
  2. Teamwork
  3. Attention to Detail
  4. Time Management
  5. Communication
  6. Organizational Skills
  7. Following Recipes
  8. Dough Making
  9. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
  10. Bread Baking

Pastry Cook

  1. Teamwork
  2. Pastry Making
  3. Communication
  4. Organizational Skills
  5. Attention to Detail
  6. Time Management
  7. Adaptability
  8. Problem Solving
  9. Positive Attitude
  10. Plating and Presentation

Executive Pastry Chef

  1. Pastry Making
  2. Communication
  3. Teamwork
  4. Time Management
  5. Leadership
  6. Attention to Detail
  7. Organizational Skills
  8. Inventory Management
  9. Team Management
  10. Adaptability

Related Articles:

Discover Jobs Near You

Check out the newest job opportunities in your area and level up your career.
More on Culinary Agents

Line Cook

Hank's Bagels - Calabasas
Calabasas, CA
Full/Part Time
Sponsored
Apply$18/hr

Prep Cook

METEORA
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Sponsored
Apply$18/hr

Sous Chef

Ospi Venice
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Sponsored
Apply$75,000 - $90,000

Line Cook

Cecconis
West Hollywood, CA
Part Time
 
Apply$23-$26/hr

Sous Chef

Jon & Vinny's
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
 
Apply$70,500 - $72,000

Barista

Lulu Restaurant, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Full/Part Time
 
Apply$20-$24/hr
More on Culinary Agents

Continue Reading About Skills Development

Read More
Culinary Agents
Mar 19, 2018
Talent Best Practices
Talent Best Practices

ESL Resources for Hospitality Workers in Los Angeles

Para ver este artículo en Español, haz click aquí. English is known to be one of the toughest languages to master - even when it's your...
Culinary Agents
Mar 19, 2018
Talent Best Practices
Talent Best Practices

ESL Resources for Hospitality Workers in NYC

Para ver este artículo en Español, haz click aquí. "Learning any new language is really an act of bravery. It takes patience, dedication, and willingness...
Culinary Agents
Mar 1, 2018
Talent Best Practices
Talent Best Practices

How-to: Avoid Industry FOMO with Event Alerts

Signing up for our Event Alerts will help you stay on top of all of the happenings going on in the hospitality industry. Plus, it's...
Culinary Agents
Aug 29, 2017
Talent Best Practices
Talent Best Practices

How-to: Provide Table Service For Sparkling Wine

Dustin Wilson, Master Sommelier and Co-Owner of Verve Wine in New York City, guides us through the process of providing wine service for sparkling wine...
Culinary Agents
Aug 29, 2017
Talent Best Practices
Talent Best Practices

How-to: Provide Table Service For Red Wine

Dustin Wilson, Master Sommelier and Co-Owner of Verve Wine in New York City, guides us through the process of providing wine service for red wine at...
Culinary Agents
Aug 29, 2017
Talent Best Practices
Talent Best Practices

How-to: Provide Table Service For White Wine

Dustin Wilson, Master Sommelier and Co-Owner of Verve Wine in New York City, guides us through the process of providing wine service for sparkling wine...
Read More

Related Topics

Skills Development
Find the latest compensation data across roles, experience levels, and locations.