The most sought-after skills by employers within the hospitality industry continue to change. Based on the jobs posted on CulinaryAgents.com in the fourth quarter of 2022 (October, November, December), here are the top requested skills for some of the most common Front 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, identifiy which skills you need to work on to take you to the next level.

Top 25 Most Sought After Skills for FOH Positions

1. 100 Covers Per Night
2. Advanced Knife Skills
3. Butchery
4. Food Safety Knowledge
5. Cleaning / Sanitation
6. Food Prep
7. Safety Procedures Knowledge
8. Basic Knife Skills
9. Team Management
10. Communication
11. Teamwork
12. Positive Attitude
13. Portioning
14. Grilling
15. Food Handler Certification
16. Sauteing
17. Plating and Presentation
18. Meat Cookery
19. Vegetable Cookery
20. Fish Cookery
21. Frying
22. Attention to Detail
23. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
24. Kitchen Management
25. Inventory Management

Host

1. Customer Service
2. Reservation Management Platforms
3. High Volume Service
4. Restaurant Management Software
5. POS Systems
6. Communication
7. Conflict Resolution
8. Teamwork
9. Positive Attitude
10. Fine Dining Service

Busser

1. Customer Service
2. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
3. Teamwork
4. Bussing Tables
5. Service Procedures
6. High Volume Service
7. Fine Dining Service
8. Positive Attitude
9. Beverage Service
10. Food Safety Knowledge

Server

1. Beverage Service
2. Customer Service
3. POS Systems
4. High Volume Service
5. Food Safety Knowledge
6. Food and Beverage Pairing
7. Service Procedures
8. Teamwork
9. Wine Knowledge
10. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs 

General Manager

1. Team Management
2. Customer Service
3. Beverage Service
4. Scheduling
5. POS Systems
6. Food Safety Knowledge
7. Conflict Resolution
8. High Volume Service
9. Leadership
10. Staff Management of up to 75

Director of Operations

1. Team Management
2. Customer Service
3. Financial Management
4. Business Operations
5. Communication
6. Leadership
7. Office Suite Software
8. Organizational Skills
9. Multitasking
10. Scheduling

Barback

1. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
2. Customer Service
3. Teamwork
4. Bar Operations
5. High Volume Service
6. Spirits Knowledge
7. Glassware Knowledge
8. Multitasking
9. Organizational Skills
10. Positive Attitude

Bartender

1. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
2. Customer Service
3. Teamwork
4. Bar Operations
5. High Volume Service
6. Spirits Knowledge
7. Glassware Knowledge
8. Multitasking
9. Organizational Skills
10. Positive Attitude

Sommelier

1. Beverage Service
2. Food and Beverage Pairing
3. Wine Knowledge
4. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
5. Team Management
6. Customer Service
7. Glassware Knowledge
8. Fine Dining Service
9. Inventory Management
10. Service Procedures

Beverage Director

1. Beverage Service
2. Team Management
3. POS Systems
4. Cocktail Making
5. Spirits Knowledge
6. Beer Knowledge
7. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
8. Wine Knowledge
9. Customer Service
10. Food and Beverage Pairing

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