Dining Room Server (Traditions at Williamsburg Lodge)

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Traditions at Williamsburg Lodge, is seeking a Dining Room Server to welcome guests, describe menu items, and suggest wine and beverages in a warm on-site setting. The role supports our Farm to Table program, maintains proper table setup and cleanliness, and assists the dining room team to ensure efficient service.

Qualifications include being 18+, strong personal interaction skills, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the ability to obtain a Williamsburg James

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older under Virginia law.
• Demonstrated excellent personal contact skills.
• Physical ability to bend, lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Williamsburg James City County food handler’s card and TIPS certification; bring both to interview.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests hospitably and serve them efficiently with proper food and beverage service.
• Describe menu items to guests, including chef specials, and suggest wine and other beverages.
• Maintain standard table setup procedures and ensure dining room cleanliness.
• Other duties as required.

Job description

Dining Room Server (Traditions at Williamsburg Lodge)

Job Category : FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Requisition Number : DININ003808

• Posted : October 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $11.09 USD per hour

Locations

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WILLIAMSBURG LODGE
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

Description

AtTraditions, we celebrate our Nation’s early history by making the most of our Farm to Table program. With this, we supply our restaurant with fresh, seasonal ingredients, many of which are harvested from the ninety acres of gardens in the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area. This practice is reminiscent of tavern kitchens, which depended on local farms and gardens to provide the heirloom fruits and vegetables included in traditional colonial fare. AtTraditions, our Chefs continue the timeless custom of Farm to Table by sourcing local foods from family farmers, cheese makers, beekeepers and fishermen in our neighborhood.

Greet guests hospitably and serve them efficiently providing proper food and beverage service.

Learn and describemenu items to guests including chef specials.

Suggest wine and other beverages.

Responsible for standard table set-up procedures and cleanliness of the dining room.

Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age according to Virginia Code § 4.1-307
• Demonstrated excellent personal contact skills
• Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: (1)bending, lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 pounds
• Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a current Williamsburg James City County food handler’s card and TIPS® certification; applicants with an active card and certification should be prepared to present both during the interview process

Note:

In accordance with Virginia A.B.C. § 4.1-225 Colonial Williamsburg prohibits employment of anyone in an alcohol serving position who has been convicted of a felony, any crime involving moral turpitude (lying, cheating, or stealing), or a drug-related offense within the past five (5) years.

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