Free Entry-level host/hostess CV (2026)

Start with a clear header that lists your name, a UK mobile number, email, and a city/location. Employers want to see how to contact you quickly and whether you are local for typical shift patterns in the UK.

Use a short objective or profile summary of 1-2 lines that states your experience level and what you offer. Keep this focused on guest service, reliability, and availability for evenings or weekends.

Consider including your right to work in the UK and any restrictions.

Put your contact details at the top in a readable font and remove unprofessional email addresses. You should include a LinkedIn profile only if it adds relevant experience or references.

Add a one-line headline below your name that says something like "Host or Hostess, Available Evenings and Weekends" to help busy recruiters scan for suitable shifts. If you are not a UK citizen, mention your right-to-work status.

Write a two-line objective focused on guest experience and teamwork rather than vague goals. For example, say you have hospitality training, strong communication skills, and flexible UK availability to support busy evenings.

Avoid long paragraphs; keep concrete details that relate to the job posting. If you have 1 year of restaurant or retail experience, mention it and link it to handling guests or busy service periods.

List jobs in reverse chronological order and format each entry with job title, employer, location (town or city), and dates in DD/MM/YYYY format. Under each job include 3 to 5 concise bullets that highlight measurable or observable duties like seating guests, managing waitlists, and coordinating with servers.

Focus on transferable tasks if you are new to hospitality, for example point-of-sale use, cash handling, customer greetings, or volunteer roles that required scheduling. These show reliability and soft skills that matter to hosts and hostesses.

Use active verbs and short results where possible to describe your work. For example:

• •Greeted and seated an average of 60 guests per shift, maintained waitlist and estimated wait times.
• •Coordinated reservations with servers to maximise seating efficiency.
• •Assisted with table turnover and responding to guest questions in a polite, timely manner.

List GCSEs with grades, followed by A-levels or other qualifications, using UCAS codes where relevant. If you studied at a Russell Group university or hold higher education qualifications, mention them.

Include any hospitality or customer service certificates (e.g. Level 2 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Customer Service) with the awarding body and completion date.

Place the education section towards the end of the CV and, where relevant, note your right to work in the UK. Do not include National Insurance numbers on the CV; you will provide your NI number on application forms if requested.

Dates should be presented in DD/MM/YYYY format.