Back Waiter

Rye Street Tavern; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedule

Training Programs

401k with match

Restaurant Discounts

Meal Discount

Health Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Resources

Career Growth

Merit Recognition

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Rye Street Tavern in Baltimore is looking for a Back Waiter to support the dining room team with attentive service, carrying orders, and assisting chefs to ensure plates look and taste great.

The position offers flexible scheduling, on-site work, and opportunities for training and career growth within Clyde’s Restaurant Group. Join a supportive culture with competitive pay, meal and restaurant discounts, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service.
• Problem solvers that can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible availability to work mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry the order in hand or on a tray to the table and serve the plates for the customer at the table
• Assist chefs with expediting orders, including assembly, garnishing, and inspecting the delicious food dishes for quality and visual appeal of the plate
• Read the food ticket, pick up plates, and organize them in hand or on a tray for delivery to the tables
• Remove dirty plates, glasses, and utensils from other tables and deliver them to the dishwashing station
• Notify the expediter of other tables ready to be served
• Replenish the stations with product and supplies including hot water, brewed coffee beans, tea, milk, utensils, plates, bread, butter, jellies, other garnishes, and condiments
• Break down and clean work area, store perishable product, clean equipment and supplies, and restock to end of day par levels

Skills

Hospitality-driven

Problem solver

Verbal & written communication

Flexible availability

Job description

Are you looking for a job with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, a positive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and training?

If so, Rye Street Tavern is the place for you. As a unique dining destination and part of the Clyde’s Restaurant Group, which owns 14 concepts in the DMV area, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dining experiences.

Located in the Baltimore Peninsula, we are accessible by car, and public transportation options which include the Charm City Circulator and local MTA bus routes.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS A BACK WAITER

• Competitive Pay: Earn compensation for your skills and dedication.
• Stable Company: Join a respected, stable organization.
• Flexible Schedule: Part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available.
• Positive Culture: Embrace courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Excellent Training: Classroom and on-premises training.
• Generous 401k: Immediate participation with competitive match.
• Restaurant Discounts: Enjoy 25% off at all Clyde’s Restaurants for you and 3 guests.
• Meal Discount: Get 50% off your shift meal.
• Top Health Plan: Access medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and wellness resources, plus reduced rates on various services.
• Support: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program with legal, emotional, and financial support.
• Wellness Resources: Access digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for rapid advancement.
• Merit Recognition: Rewards for excellence and hard work.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access a discount program with thousands of brands and services.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A BACK WAITER

• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
• Problem solvers that can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible availability to work mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A BACK WAITER

• Carry the order in hand or on a tray to the table and serve the plates for the customer at the table
• Assist chefs with expediting orders, including assembly, garnishing, and inspecting the delicious food dishes for quality and visual appeal of the plate
• Read the food ticket, pick up plates, and organize them in hand or on a tray for delivery to the tables
• Remove dirty plates, glasses, and utensils from other tables and deliver them to the dishwashing station
• Notify the expediter of other tables ready to be served
• Replenish the stations with product and supplies including hot water, brewed coffee beans, tea, milk, utensils, plates, bread, butter, jellies, other garnishes, and condiments
• Break down and clean work area, store perishable product, clean equipment and supplies, and restock to end of day par levels

ABOUT US

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening October 2026).

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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