Wait Staff

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Mayport, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The role involves preparing dining and party rooms, serving food, wine, and other alcoholic beverages, and completing related cleaning tasks. Employees prepare the assigned area before opening, take and submit guest orders, serve meals and beverages, and clear and reset tables. The position requires knowledge of menu items, food and beverage service, table settings, and check calculations. Work is normally performed indoors and involves prolonged standing and walking, reaching, and light lifting.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet the minimum age requirement.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation; a favorable background is required.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
• Must complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification from Form I-9; a REAL ID or passport is required for access to government facilities as of May 7, 2025.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid state driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must participate in direct deposit and provide a Social Security card.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be able to serve beverages and meals in the proper manner and sequence.
• Must know proper food-handling techniques, including the correct sides from which to serve and remove items.
• Must know the composition of menu items, available beverages and wines, wine pairings, and proper wine serving temperatures.
• Must have skill in proper table-setting techniques.
• Must be able to perform simple math calculations to tabulate checks.
• Must be able to recognize intoxicated patrons when serving alcohol.
• Must be able to use both arms, hands, and legs and perform prolonged standing, walking, reaching, and light lifting; normally handles objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Applicants must provide resumes that clearly describe relevant experience and skills; resumes must include complete addresses and dates for non-government positions, and pay plan, series, grade, dates, and agency address for government positions.
• Applicants must complete an occupational questionnaire, and the resume must support and validate questionnaire answers.
• Must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450) upon entering the position and annually.
• For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, may be required to obtain and maintain a government-issued travel card in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the assigned dining area before opening, including setting tables with cloths, silverware, glasses, condiments, napkins, and decorations.
• Prepare backup tables with supplies such as butter, ice, coffee, fruit, juices, salads, and breads.
• Become familiar with the daily menu and offer suggestions when requested.
• Record guests’ selections and submit orders to the kitchen for preparation.
• Serve side dishes, including salads, fruit dishes, and bread, as well as wine and other beverages.
• Clear and clean tables and the immediate area after meals, then reset tables for the next guests.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Federal civilian service stability
• Quality of work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7/365 access to private support
• Access to MWR programs and facilities, including golf courses, marinas, gyms and fitness centers, bowling centers, restaurants, pools, and base libraries
• Discounted tickets and travel options, and outdoor recreation rentals
• Navy Exchange shopping privileges
• Access to professional development resources
• May become eligible for medical benefits if scheduled and working an average of 30 hours per week and meeting the required hours within a year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed