Restaurant Server - Willard InterContinental Washington

About Us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies with a family of 19 brands. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.

Five visionary brands - Inter Continental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels - make up our luxury collection. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable experiences to travelers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests unforgettable experiences.

The Willard Inter Continental Washington, DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation’s Capital. Since 1818, the Willard Inter Continental Hotel has hosted the world’s social and political elite. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders in business, culture, social and political sectors.

Truly memorable restaurant experiences don’t just come from delicious dishes, fine dining and exquisite ambiance. We’re searching for a new Restaurant Server confident in delivering unforgettable experiences through a warm welcome, inspired recommendations and seamless service from starter to dessert and beyond.

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Striving to make every meal truly memorable for our guests by serving up high standards with our signature flair
• Owning your station, keeping it well stocked and maintaining a clean and safe workplace
• Assisting with washing up and other kitchen duties when the team needs you
• Minimising waste and keeping your supervisor or duty manager informed about unsafe equipment, low supplies, or safety incidents
• Taking on ad-hoc duties to keep the service running smoothly

• The strength to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs (23 kg), with bending and kneeling as needed
• A good grasp of reading, writing and basic math
• Flexibility to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Compliance with local laws on food handling and serving alcohol; must be of legal age and fluent in the local language
• Great communication – warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to

We provide what you need to succeed, including a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support your work-life balance – including a uniform, room discounts and strong training. The hourly pay rate for this role is $13.98 (Washington, DC). Pay may vary based on factors including location, experience, and business needs.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and more for eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through the link below or via the internal career site if you are a current employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support and inclusion.

Note:

No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned and determinable. Compensation may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.