Server - Desert 5 Spot DC

Desert 5 Spot - DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert 5 Spot is seeking experienced servers to provide gracious hospitality at 400 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002. You will guide guests through dining experiences, know menu details, and ensure accurate service in a lively venue.

Open interviews are held on a scheduled day; candidates should bring an updated resume and dress professionally for the interview window. This role offers dynamic work in a country-music setting with strong guest engagement.

Qualifications

• Two years of fine dining experience.
• Experience with food and wine pairing.
• Excellent listening and communication.
• Ability to multitask and focus on guest interaction.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and provide gracious hospitality.
• Take guest orders including allergies and substitutions.
• Process payments and drop checks accurately.
• Keep side stations clean and organized; bussing and resetting tables.
• Assist with end-of-shift procedures and station upkeep.

Skills

Excellent listener

Great communicator

Team player

Multitask

Food and wine pairing

Job description

*** Open Interviews Experienced Servers***Wednesday 10/21/26 @ 3-8PMPlease bring an updated resume, dressed professional and ready to interview!Desert 5 Spot: 400 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002About UsDesert 5 Spot brings the rustic allure of Pioneertown and Cosmic Americana to Washington DC. Named after the colorful Mojave Desert flower and inspired by Joshua Tree hideouts, throwback roadside motels, and western nostalgia, Desert 5 Spot is the ultimate watering hole for country music lovers. Downstairs, we’re slangin’ classic Americana dishes, specialty cocktails, frozen margaritas, and cold beers, making this the perfect place where cowboys come together. Featuring daily live performances by emerging country artists and the Desert 5 All Stars band. Upstairs, it’s bull rides, strong pours, DJ-spun country, line dancing lessons and a patio built for boot-stompin’ under the stars. Desert 5 Spot welcomes one and all to leave their tensions and pretensions at the door, put on their boots, and let the good times roll.Position SummaryOur servers provide gracious hospitality while guiding guests through memorable dining experiences.Duties & ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate good customer service by welcoming guests warmly.Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company.Informs guests of all food and beverage specials.Efficiently and effectively take guests orders, including allergies and substitutions.Mark with the appropriate utensils for the corresponding dishes.Conduct quality checks with guests.Replenish as needed by bussing and resetting tables.Understand successful beverage service and ensure positive flow of business.Promptly drop checks and process payments accurately.Having proper napkin service with the correct etiquette.Keep side stations clean and organized.Completes all end of shift financial procedures accurately.Other duties as assigned.Physical RequirementsMust be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for an extended period.May be required to lift trays of food or drinks up to 20 lbs.Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.Must be able to bend or lift up to 50 lbs.Skills/ExperienceAt least two (2) years’ previous fine dining experience.Experience with food and wine pairing.Excellent listener and communicator.Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.Team player and able to anticipate others’ needs.Understands sequence of service and coursing.Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays when required.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.