Wait Staff A03

U.S. Department of the Navy; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) invites applicants to join a team dedicated to supporting Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. The role focuses on accurate serving, menu familiarity, and maintaining high standards of service in a structured environment.

As a waiter, you will uphold food safety, assist guests, and ensure timely service while complying with established policies and daily changes to menus and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service operations.
• Knowledge of beverage service and food safety.
• Ability to recommend wine pairings and maintain proper serving temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assigned stations by supervisor and follow special instructions.
• Adhere to established conduct, etiquette, dress code, serving techniques, and menu changes.

Skills

Serving skills

Menu knowledge

Wine knowledge

Table setting

Cash handling

Intoxication awareness

Job description

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Skills and Knowledge

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.

Responsibility

Assigned stations by supervisor and given any special instructions necessary. Held responsible for complying with standard methods and procedures such as conduct, etiquette, dress code, serving techniques, and complete familiarity with the menu and any subsequent day to day changes.

Physical Effort

Work requires the use of both arms, hands, and legs, and involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, and light lifting. Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over
45 lbs with assistance.

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed inside with adequate lighting and heat. Waiters are exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and slippery floors when in the kitchen area.