As a Server, you have transferrable skills that would make you a good fit for other similar jobs. Here's a list of related jobs, possible career transitions and alternative careers, based on skills you likely have.
These job titles are similar to the Server role, and are often used interchangeably by companies. For example, some employers may refer to a Server as either a Food Server or a Hostess.
A Food Server shares 96% of core skills with a Server.
A Hostess shares 91% of core skills with a Server.
Here is a list of possible career transitions and similar professions a typical Server often moves into, within or outside their industry.
A Bartender shares 79% of core skills with a Server.
A Salesperson shares 65% of core skills with a Server.
A Customer Service Representative shares 72% of core skills with a Server.
An Administrative Assistant shares 58% of core skills with a Server.
A Cashier shares 73% of core skills with a Server.
A Barista shares 73% of core skills with a Server.
A Marketing Specialist shares 57% of core skills with a Server.
A Receptionist shares 65% of core skills with a Server.
A Retail Sales Specialist shares 55% of core skills with a Server.
An Event Coordinator shares 69% of core skills with a Server.
A Restaurant Manager shares 57% of core skills with a Server.
A Customer Service Specialist shares 77% of core skills with a Server.
A Host shares 71% of core skills with a Server.
If you're a Server and are planning to move into a similar profession or alternative career, it's important to build the right skill sets to position you for your next career.
We analyzed thousands of career transitions in your industry and identified the highest value skills to build as a Server. Building these skills will set you up for the most number of the above careers.
Here is a word cloud of the skills above. Use this as inspiration for the kinds of transferrable skills you need to build to move into a similar profession or alternative career.
Some skills that are common for a Server transitioning into a Marketing Specialist role are Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Leadership and Adobe Photoshop.
The most in-demand skills you need to become a Customer Service Specialist are:
Job titles that are especially common for a Server to move into include Marketing Specialist, Event Coordinator, Customer Service Specialist, Barista, Salesperson, Receptionist, Restaurant Manager and Administrative Assistant.
Job titles that are especially common for a Server to move into include Customer Service Representative, Event Coordinator, Bartender, Marketing Specialist, Restaurant Manager, Barista, Receptionist and Salesperson.
Jobs that are very similar to a Server include a Hostess and Food Server.
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