Wait Staff

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Mayport (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to MWR facilities and programs

Discounted tickets and travel options

Grocery, dining and recreation perks

Job summary

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) at Naval Station Mayport, FL, seeks a food and beverage attendant to prepare dining spaces, serve meals and beverages, and maintain cleanliness. The role requires knowledge of menu items, proper food handling, and the ability to assist in a fast-paced dining environment.

The position emphasizes customer service, safety, and adherence to federal employment requirements, with opportunities to work in the MWR Food and Beverage division.

Qualifications

• Experience serving beverages and meals in proper manner.
• Knowledge of food handling techniques and sanitation.
• Ability to recognize intoxicated patrons when serving alcohol.
• Ability to calculate checks and process orders.
• Familiarity with the menu for the day and be able to take guest selections.

Responsibilities

• Set dining tables with cloths, silverware, glasses, condiments, napkins, and decorations.
• Prepare back-up tables with supplements (butter, ice, coffee, fruits, juices, salads, breads).
• Record guest selections from guests and turn in the order for kitchen preparation.
• Serve side dishes and beverages (salads, fruit, wine).
• Clear and reset tables after meals for the next guests.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Food service

Menu knowledge

Customer service

Sanitation

Communication

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The purpose of this position is to perform work involved in preparing dining room and party room, serving food, wines, and other alcoholic beverages, and subsequent cleaning functions.

Duties

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In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Performs necessary preparations in assigned area prior to opening the dining room such as setting the tables with cloths, silverware, glasses, condiments, napkins, and decorations.
• Prepares back up tables with supplements such as butter, ice, coffee, fruits, juices, salads, and breads.
• Must be familiar with the menu for the day, offer suggestions if requested, record desired selections from guest and turn in the order for preparation to the kitchen.
• Serves side dishes such as salads, fruit dishes, bread, wine or other beverages.
• When meal is completed, clears and cleans table and the immediate area, and resets the table in preparation for the next guests.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Work requires the use of both arms, hands, and legs, and involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, and light lifting. Normally handles objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.
• Work is normally performed inside with adequate lighting and heat. May be exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and slippery floors when in the kitchen area.
• Must be 18-years of age or older

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• Skill to serve beverages and meals in the proper manner and sequence.
• Knowledge of proper food handling techniques such as the correct side to serve from and the correct side to remove from.
• Knowledge of the composition of all food items on the menu, whether American or Foreign; the available beverages and wines and which wines complement specific meals and their proper serving temperatures. Skill in proper table setting techniques.
• Knowledge of simple math calculations in order to tabulate checks.
• Ability to recognize intoxicated patrons when serving alcohol.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

Relocation

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

Key Requirements/Conditions Of Employment

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE

Applicants have the ability to perform an E‑Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self‑Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional Information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non‑critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE‑450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500‑7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government‑issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non‑merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to [e-mail] to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case by case basis.

This activity is a Drug‑Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Help

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A FREE program provided by CNIC that is accessible to all employees, members of your family, whether in your household or not, offering 24/7/365 access to specialized private support.
• Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants Pools, Base libraries and more!
• Discounted Tickets and Travel options and outdoor recreation rentals!
• Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!
• Access to professional development resources!
• If you are scheduled and work on average 30 hours/week and meet the required hours within a year, you can become eligible for medical benefits.

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