Back Waiter

Clyde's Restaurant Group; Washington; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Excellent training

Generous 401k

Restaurant discounts

Meal discount

Top health plan

Career growth

Job summary

Clyde's Restaurant Group is seeking a Back Waiter for Clyde's at Gallery Place in Washington, DC. You will assist servers, carry trays, and support a high-standard guest experience in a dynamic dining environment.

We offer flexible shifts (part-time, full-time, on-call), comprehensive training, and benefits including health plan, 401k, and restaurant discounts for you and guests. Growth opportunities exist within our expanding DMV portfolio.

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

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

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Washington, DC, United States
Date Posted: Nov 3, 2026

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

If so, Clyde’s at Gallery Place is the place for you. As an iconic establishment in the heart of Georgetown 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 Georgetown, we are conveniently accessible by car, several bus lines, and the nearest Metro station is Foggy Bottom-GWU on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.

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 Fall 2026).

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

Clyde’s Restaurant Group participates in E-Verify. We use the federal E-Verify system to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.