WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass Group • Washington, DC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for full and part time WAITER/WAITRESS positions. This role involves taking food and beverage orders and efficiently delivering items to dining room guests. The position requires prompt and warm greeting of guests, efficient order taking, and professional delivery of food while maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards. The waiter/waitress will demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients, advise guests on food and drink combinations, and accommodate reasonable requests. Communication with back-of-the-house staff is essential for order accuracy and special requests. The role demands exceptional communication skills, flexibility, and patience. Responsibilities include collecting tickets, following proper cash-handling procedures, promoting a clean and safe environment, and addressing complaints promptly. The dining room must be set up and maintained according to sanitation standards. Operation of various equipment and collaboration with other departments for special events are also part of the duties. This position is with Union Square Events, a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry.

Requirements

• Two to four years of serving experience is required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
• Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
• Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collects tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
• Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
• Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
• Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

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