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 Back 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.

 

The most sought-after skills by employers within the hospitality industry continue to change. Based on the jobs posted on CulinaryAgents.com in the third quarter of 2022 (July, Augsut, September), here are the top requested skills for some of the most common Back 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 BOH Positions:

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

 

Dishwasher

  1. Cleaning / Sanitation
  2. Teamwork
  3. Safety Procedures Knowledge
  4. Communication
  5. Positive Attitude
  6. Food Safety Knowledge
  7. Food Prep
  8. Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
  9. Advanced Knife Skills
  10. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

Prep Cook

  1. Food Prep
  2. Advanced Knife Skills
  3. Butchery
  4. Basic Knife Skills
  5. Food Safety Knowledge
  6. Cleaning / Sanitation
  7. Safety Procedures Knowledge
  8. Teamwork
  9. 100 Covers Per Night
  10. Positive Attitude

Line Cook

  1. 100 Covers Per Night
  2. Advanced Knife Skills
  3. Butchery
  4. Food Prep
  5. Food Safety Knowledge
  6. Basic Knife Skills
  7. Cleaning / Sanitation
  8. Sauteing
  9. Grilling
  10. Meat Cookery 

Lead Line Cook

  1. Advanced Knife Skills
  2. Butchery
  3. Food Prep
  4. Food Safety Knowledge
  5. Sauteing
  6. Cleaning / Sanitation
  7. Basic Knife Skills
  8. Safety Procedures Knowledge
  9. 100 Covers Per Night
  10. Fish Cookery

Expeditor

  1. Expediting
  2. Food Safety Knowledge
  3. High Volume Service
  4. Food Running
  5. Communication
  6. 100 Covers Per Night
  7. Attention to Detail
  8. Fine Dining Service
  9. Multitasking
  10. Customer Service

Sous Chef

  1. 100 Covers Per Night
  2. Butchery
  3. Advanced Knife Skills
  4. Team Management
  5. Kitchen Management
  6. Food Safety Knowledge
  7. Safety Procedures Knowledge
  8. Ordering / Purchasing
  9. Expediting
  10. Cleaning / Sanitation

Executive Chef

  1. Team Management
  2. 100 Covers Per Night
  3. Advanced Knife Skills
  4. Kitchen Management
  5. Food Safety Knowledge
  6. Safety Procedures Knowledge
  7. Ordering / Purchasing
  8. Cost Management
  9. Menu Development
  10. Butchery 

Baker

  1. Bread Making
  2. Dough Making
  3. Baking Knowledge
  4. Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
  5. Food Safety Knowledge
  6. Time Management
  7. Attention to Detail
  8. Cleaning / Sanitation
  9. Pastry Making
  10. Positive Attitude 

Pastry Cook

  1. Pastry Making
  2. Plating and Presentation
  3. Time Management
  4. Ice Cream / Sorbet Making
  5. Cake Making
  6. Bread Making
  7. Food Safety Knowledge
  8. Chocolate Work
  9. Basic Knife Skills
  10. Cake Decorating 

Executive Pastry Chef

  1. Team Management
  2. Pastry Making
  3. Safety Procedures Knowledge
  4. Leadership
  5. Ordering / Purchasing
  6. Organizational Skills
  7. Cost Management
  8. Menu Development
  9. Kitchen Management
  10. Quality Control

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