WAITER

United States Department of the Air Force; Mary Esther (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Waiter for their SoundSide Club. This role offers a flexible schedule with the potential for 0 to 40 hours per week. Ideal candidates will have a passion for customer service and the ability to maintain high cleanliness standards. As a federal employee, you will enjoy access to various facilities and benefits, including Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Assistance after one year of service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to contribute to a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, but wait staff experience is desirable.
• Must be able to follow simple oral instructions and cash handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Secure linen, glassware, and silverware, and prepare tables for service.
• Serve food and beverages to customers and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Collect payment from patrons and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Handling

Cash Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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United States Department of the Air Force provided pay range

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Base pay range

$17.70/hr - $17.70/hr

Summary

This position will be assigned to SoundSide Club and is not guaranteed a set number of hours but can be scheduled 0 - 40 hours per week. As a federal employee you will have access to all Hurlburt Field FSS facilities. After 1 year of employment, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
  
  

Growth and other benefit opportunities also available.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates
  
  

05/01/2025 to 05/16/2025

• Salary
  
  

$17.70 - $17.70 per hour

This is a Crafts and Trades position. Regular step increases with satisfactory work performance.

• Pay scale & grade
  
  

NA 2

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Location

Few vacancies in the following location

• Hurlburt Field, FL
• Remote job
  
  

No

• Telework eligible
  
  

No

• Travel Required
  
  

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  

No

• Appointment type
  
  

Permanent

• Work schedule
  
  

Intermittent

• Service
  
  

Competitive

• Promotion potential
  
  

None

• Job family (Series)
• 7420 Waiter
• Supervisory status
  
  

No

• Security clearance
  
  

Not Required

• Drug test
  
  

No

• Position sensitivity and risk
  
  

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process
• Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosure
  
  

No

• Bargaining unit status
  
  

Yes

• Announcement number
  
  

25-8JFSWC827718

• Control number
  
  

836266700

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This job is open to

• The public
  
  

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section. Announcement may be closed before stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

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Duties

As directed, secures linen, glassware and silverware, depending on the particular format (menu, food and beverages). Readies groups of tables for food and beverages, making sure that dishes, glasses and silverware meet cleanliness standards, and that linens are spotless and condiment containers are filled. Following specific instructions and rigid time schedules, secures food from kitchen, and carries beverages from bar and serves customers. Refills food and beverage containers and performs emergency cleanup services. Answers simple questions concerning menu items and food served. Cleans and prepares tables for further use. Performs other related cleaning duties as time permits including the preparation area, kitchen and dining room. May perform incidental dishwashing and other tasks.

Asks patrons what beverages are desired, and describes or suggests cocktails, highballs, wines or other beverages on request. Gives orders to bartender. Adds fruit or decorations as required. Receives and places beverages on a small tray and serves patrons. Observes when patrons leave and cleans table. Returns used glassware to bar. Maintains clean work area.

Collects payment from patrons when drinks are served. May dispense bottled beverages, confections and tobacco or serve any other item on request of the patron.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12732053

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Tier 1 background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has a physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers Certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to the position.
• Must meet state and legal age requirement for sale of alcoholic beverages. Florida requires applicants to be 18 years of age at the close of this announcement.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/16/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience

No previous experience or training is required; however previous wait staff/banquet experience is highly desirable. Must be able to follow simple oral instructions, prepare checks for patrons, make simple mathematical computations, and be able to follow cash handling procedures. Must be physically able to stand, stoop, bend and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical examination. Must meet the appropriate minimum age requirement for serving alcoholic beverages. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. Must be able to communicate with customers and possess skill in dealing with the public. Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background investigation with favorable results.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit.
• American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 1897
  
  

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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• Required Documents
  
  

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Required Documents May Vary Based On The Eligibility You Are Claiming (i.e., Applying As a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, Applying As a Veteran, Applying As a Current Federal Employees, Applying As a Displaced Employee, Etc.,). The Below Document(s) Are Required And MUST Be Submitted With Your Application By The Closing Date Of This Job Announcement:

• Resume
  
  

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
  
  

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

• How to Apply
  
  

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/16/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Agency contact information

Hurlburt Field NAF HR Office

Email [e-mail]

Address Hurlburt Field Community Services Flight

1 SOFSS/FSCN

145 Letourneau Avenue, Suite 145

Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-5000

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

• Fair and Transparent
  
  

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request
  
  

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Required Documents

Required Documents May Vary Based On The Eligibility You Are Claiming (i.e., Applying As a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, Applying As a Veteran, Applying As a Current Federal Employees, Applying As a Displaced Employee, Etc.,). The Below Document(s) Are Required And MUST Be Submitted With Your Application By The Closing Date Of This Job Announcement:

• Resume
  
  

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
  
  

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/16/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

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Agency contact information

Hurlburt Field NAF HR Office

Email [e-mail]

Address Hurlburt Field Community Services Flight

1 SOFSS/FSCN

145 Letourneau Avenue, Suite 145

Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-5000

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request
  
  

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates
  
  

05/01/2025 to 05/16/2025

• Salary
  
  

$17.70 - $17.70 per hour

This is a Crafts and Trades position. Regular step increases with satisfactory work performance.

• Pay scale & grade
  
  

NA 2

• Location
  
  

Few vacancies in the following location

• Hurlburt Field, FL
• Remote job
  
  

No

• Telework eligible
  
  

No

• Travel Required
  
  

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  

No

• Appointment type
  
  

Permanent

• Work schedule
  
  

Intermittent

• Service
  
  

Competitive

• Promotion potential
  
  

None

• Job family (Series)
• 7420 Waiter
• Supervisory status
  
  

No

• Security clearance
  
  

Not Required

• Drug test
  
  

No

• Position sensitivity and risk
  
  

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process
• Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosure
  
  

No

• Bargaining unit status
  
  

Yes

• Announcement number
  
  

25-8JFSWC827718

• Control number
  
  

836266700

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/836266700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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