Upscale Dining Server Assistant – Sunday Availability

Yardbird DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardbird DC in Washington, DC seeks a Server Assistant to support the front-of-house team in a high-volume, upscale dining environment. You will work closely with servers to ensure guest needs are met and tables are reset quickly, maintaining courteous and professional service.

Required traits include excellent critical thinking, composure under pressure, reliability with flexible hours including weekends/holidays, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making required.
• Ability to stay calm and tactful under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends/holidays.
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced setting.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and service standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Familiarity with equipment maintenance and use.
• Knowledge of hotel services and local attractions to answer guest questions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and guest service orientation.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Proficient English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional attitude and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Keep service stations clean and perform side work before, during, and after shift.
• Follow proper service procedures and communicate with team.
• Assist servers and respond to guest needs with discretion.
• Maintain tables with unobtrusive service and reset within two minutes of departure.
• Bus courses and coordinate with restaurant standards.
• Complete tasks as directed by management and adapt to changing duties.

Skills

Critical thinking

Stress management

Flexibility

Initiative

Policy knowledge

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Equipment knowledge

Hotel services knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yardbird DC in Washington, DC seeks a Server Assistant to support the front-of-house team in a high-volume, upscale dining environment. You will work closely with servers to ensure guest needs are met and tables are reset quickly, maintaining courteous and professional service.

Required traits include excellent critical thinking, composure under pressure, reliability with flexible hours including weekends/holidays, and strong English communication.