Host

Brookland; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,400 - 29,055; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Brookland in Washington, DC is seeking servers for their multi-concept restaurant. The role includes greeting guests warmly, maintaining dining areas, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates must have a warm personality, weekend availability, and be prepared to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week. Competitive pay at $17.95 per hour, along with benefits like health insurance and a retirement plan, is offered. Opportunities for advancement in more locations are also possible.

Qualifications

• Must have a warm and inviting personality.
• Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
• Must love talking to people!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of contact for the restaurant, greeting each guest warmly.
• Provide guests with menus and seat them at tables.
• Receive and record patrons’ dining reservations via company software.
• Maintain contact with kitchen staff and management to ensure dining details are handled.
• Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction and respond to complaints.

Skills

Warm and inviting personality

Weekend availability

People skills

Job description

Position Overview

Busboys and Poets operates 8 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event, and bookstore locations across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We are hiring servers for variable shifts.

Job Type

Variable

Pay Rate

$17.95 per hour

Company Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (100% of 4% and 50% of the next 2%)
• 1 week sick leave per year
• Paid parental leave
• Company‑paid life insurance policy
• Pet insurance

Job Duties

• Serve as the initial point of contact for the restaurant, greeting each guest warmly, with a smile.
• Provide guests with menus and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
• Receive and record patrons’ dining reservations via company software.
• Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure dining details are handled properly and concerns are addressed.
• Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction, respond to complaints, or engage in conversation.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.
• Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
• Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean when necessary.
• Support the food runner/expo for to‑go orders, including checking IDs and presenting orders to guests.
• Collect payment when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a warm and inviting personality.
• Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
• Must love talking to people!

Locations

14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington, and Takoma. More locations on the horizon.

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