Waiter​/Waitress; On Call

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We are hiring immediately for on‑call waiter/waitress positions at the restaurant at 655 Taylor Street, Washington, DC. This role is available to applicants who meet the requirement of one year of serving experience.

Schedule:

On‑call; days and hours vary based on business needs.

Pay Range: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Internal employee referral bonus is available.

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; take food and beverages efficiently, following established service steps.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally; maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards, and follow up to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients; advise guests on appropriate food and drink combinations and accommodate reasonable requests and dietary preferences.
• Communicate directly with back‑of‑the‑house staff to ensure orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, remain flexible and patient when interacting with guests and staff.
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash‑handling procedures.
• Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
• Maintain sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
• Promptly address complaints or issues and relay relevant information to the supervisor.
• Ensure that the dining room is properly set up before and after service, keeping the area clean and meeting sanitation standards.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced‑tea/soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines.
• Collaborate with staff from other departments to perform duties during special events and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• One year of serving experience required.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Retirement plan.
• Associate shopping program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Discount marketplace.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto/home programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance, and flexible spending accounts.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fair treatment of all applicants and associates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with applicable laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.