Waiter

U.S.-Air-Forc; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The United States Air Force is seeking staff for the Liberty Club at RAF Lakenheath. This NAF position requires shift work including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours per week vary from 0 to 40 with no minimum guarantee.

Applicants must meet eligibility rules and provide documentation by the closing date. Qualified candidates will have food handling experience, knowledge of menus and wine pairings, cash handling ability, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must have experience or training in proper food handling and serving techniques.
• Knowledge of menu items and wine selection to explain to customers.
• Must follow cash handling procedures, perform simple math, and prepare checks for patrons.
• Must communicate with customers and demonstrate people skills.

Skills

Food handling

Wine knowledge

Cash handling

Customer communication

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Liberty Club, RAF Lakenheath.

This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 0-40 per week with no minimum guarantee.

Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and stand for long periods of time.


Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/30/2026

• Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.
• Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK.
• Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

• Must have experience or training in proper food handling and serving techniques.
• Knowledge of food menu items and wine selection for various foods sufficient to explain to customer.
• Must be able to follow cash handling procedures, make simple mathematical computations, and prepare checks for patrons.
• Must be able to communicate with customers and possess skill in dealing with the public.