Top Sought Out Hospitality Industry Skills

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In hospitality, requirements for the same position may vary depending on the business. Everything beyond the core job requirements can differ based on the needs of that particular employer. What makes things even more challenging for job seekers is that there tends to be a gray area when determining the level of technical and soft skills needed; at times leaving room for interpretation and contributing to confusion.

In an effort to help both job seekers and hiring employers we compiled the top skills based on thousands of jobs posted on CulinaryAgents.com in 1Q 2023. Below is the summary as well as links to a more in depth split by position.?

• 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. 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 and make a plan (either on your own or with your employer) to close gaps.

• Pro-tip for Hiring Employers: Reference this list to align your job descriptions based on the current industry expectations and highlight requirements out of the ordinary. If you’re posting on culinaryagents.com this information is built in as part of your job posting process. Consider publishing and sharing your skills requirements by position internally as a way to identify and help team members with up and cross skilling opportunities.?

Hospitality’s 25 Most Requested Skills for BOH Jobs (Q1 2023)

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

Hospitality’s 25 Most Requested Skills for FOH Jobs (Q1 2023)

1. Beverage Service
2. Customer Service
3. Team Management
4. POS Systems
5. High Volume Service
6. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
7. Communication
8. Food Safety Knowledge
9. Teamwork
10. Service Procedures
11. Positive Attitude
12. Fine Dining Service
13. Conflict Resolution
14. Attention to Detail
15. Food and Beverage Pairing
16. Wine Knowledge
17. People Skills
18. Reservation Management Platforms
19. Professionalism
20. Cocktail Making
21. Spirits Knowledge
22. Beer Knowledge
23. Scheduling
24. Organizational Skills
25. Multitasking

For a more in-depth breakdown, use these links to access the top 10 requested skills for some of the most common positions:

• Top Requested Skills for BOH Jobs
• Top Requested Skills for FOH Jobs

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