Top Requested Skills for FOH Jobs (2025 Q2)

A guide to staying balanced with life and work in the hospitality industry
Culinary Agents
Jul 1, 2025

The most sought-after skills by employers within the hospitality industry continue to change.Based on the jobs posted on CulinaryAgents.com in the second quarter of 2025 (April, May, June), 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, identify which skills you need to work on to take you to the next level.

Top 25 Most Sought After Skills for FOH Positions
  1. Adaptability
  2. Teamwork
  3. Time Management
  4. Attention to Detail
  5. Communication
  6. Organizational Skills
  7. Inventory Management
  8. People Skills
  9. Customer Service
  10. Safety Procedures Knowledge
  11. Problem Solving
  12. Health Regulations Knowledge
  13. Cleaning / Sanitation
  14. Positive Attitude
  15. Multitasking
  16. Leadership
  17. Conflict Resolution
  18. Kitchen Equipment Use
  19. Proactive
  20. Salesmanship
  21. Employee Development
  22. Beverage Service
  23. Food Safety Knowledge
  24. Mentorship
  25. Customer Engagement

Host

  1. People Skills
  2. Teamwork
  3. Adaptability
  4. Time Management
  5. Communication
  6. Attention to Detail
  7. Positive Attitude
  8. Customer Service
  9. Organizational Skills
  10. Professionalism

Busser

  1. Teamwork
  2. Adaptability
  3. Time Management
  4. Communication
  5. Attention to Detail
  6. Positive Attitude
  7. People Skills
  8. Customer Service
  9. Organizational Skills
  10. Multitasking

Server

  1. Teamwork
  2. Adaptability
  3. Time Management
  4. Attention to Detail
  5. Communication
  6. People Skills
  7. Customer Service
  8. Positive Attitude
  9. Organizational Skills
  10. Beverage Service

General Manager

  1. Leadership
  2. Adaptability
  3. Time Management
  4. Attention to Detail
  5. Communication
  6. Problem Solving
  7. Employee Development
  8. Conflict Resolution
  9. Team Management
  10. Planning and Strategy

Director of Operations

  1. Adaptability
  2. Planning and Strategy
  3. Problem Solving
  4. Time Management
  5. Leadership
  6. Teamwork
  7. Attention to Detail
  8. Communication
  9. Analytical Skills
  10. Team Management

Barback

  1. Teamwork
  2. Adaptability
  3. Time Management
  4. Attention to Detail
  5. Communication
  6. Organizational Skills
  7. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
  8. Positive Attitude
  9. People Skills
  10. Multitasking

Bartender

  1. Beverage Service
  2. Teamwork
  3. Time Management
  4. Attention to Detail
  5. Adaptability
  6. Communication
  7. People Skills
  8. Customer Service
  9. Cocktail Making
  10. Creativity

Sommelier

  1. Time Management
  2. Teamwork
  3. Attention to Detail
  4. Communication
  5. Adaptability
  6. Organizational Skills
  7. Beverage Service
  8. Wine Knowledge
  9. Food and Beverage Pairing
  10. Customer Service

Beverage Director

  1. Employee Development
  2. Leadership
  3. Adaptability
  4. Attention to Detail
  5. Time Management
  6. Teamwork
  7. Communication
  8. People Skills
  9. Problem Solving
  10. Organizational Skills

Related Articles:

 

Discover Jobs Near You

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

Research and Development Chef

Vespertine
Culver City, CA
Full Time
Sponsored
Apply$80,000 - $100,000

Restaurant Manager

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

Prep Cook

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

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

Line Cook

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