About this template
The Industry — Hospitality template is a warm sector CV pairing Cormorant Garamond with Source Sans Pro on cream paper. Headlines evoke menu cards, with structured fields for property size, F&B operations, languages spoken and concierge or guest-experience metrics — the numbers luxury hotel groups and palaces read first.
Who is it for?
It suits general managers, F&B directors, rooms-division and revenue managers, head concierges, sales directors and resort openers applying to luxury properties (Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Aman, Belmond, Rosewood, St. Regis, Park Hyatt, Edition, Soho House) and cruise lines (Crystal, Silversea, Seabourn, Regent). Equally relevant for hospitality directors specialising in premium weddings and high-end events.
How to use it
State classification (5-star, AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Five-Star, Michelin Keys), key count, F&B ratio and the financial metrics owned (RevPAR, ADR, occupancy, GOP, TRevPAR). Name the PMS and CRM platforms used (Opera Cloud, Mews, Cloudbeds, Stayntouch), GDS (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport) and languages with CEFR level. For cruise line and overseas resort applications (Aman Tokyo, Six Senses Bhutan, Cap Juluca Anguilla), add geographic flexibility and low-season operation experience.
Frequently asked questions
Should I list TripAdvisor and Booking scores?
Yes for hotel GM and F&B director profiles. Average rating and review count during your tenure, TripAdvisor destination ranking (top 5 in market), Forbes Travel Guide and Michelin Keys ratings if applicable. Recruiters at Four Seasons, Aman and Mandarin Oriental verify these metrics during candidate review.
How do I describe a pre-opening or repositioning?
State the phase (concept, pre-opening, opening, ramp-up, stabilisation) with dates and targeted vs achieved KPIs. A luxury pre-opening is 18-24 months of marathon work — recruiters value the experience over cruise-mode numbers but expect a structured phase-by-phase narrative that shows you understand the operation.
Does it suit independent restaurant applications?
For starred independents and premium bistros, yes. For QSR (McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack) and casual-dining chains, the template reads too luxury-coded — switch to a more executive operations CV. The visual code signals luxury hospitality unambiguously, so using it elsewhere creates a mismatch.
