WAITER/WAITRESS (PART TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 36,878; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is hiring part-time waitstaff for the Harvard Conference Center in Boston, MA. The role requires prior food and beverage service experience, and duties include greeting guests, taking orders, and ensuring a clean dining environment.

This position involves flexible hours on Fridays through Sundays, offering a pay range of $20.00–$26.77 hourly. Full-time associates enjoy additional benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Previous food and beverage service experience required.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain a clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly; take food and beverage orders efficiently.
• Deliver food professionally and adhere to sanitation standards.
• Communicate directly with back-of-house staff to ensure accuracy of orders.
• Address complaints; maintain dining area cleanliness.

Skills

Food and beverage service

Communication skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Job description

Job Summary

Part‑time waiter/waitress positions at the Harvard Conference Center, located on Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02135. Requires prior food and beverage service experience.

Location & Schedule

• Location: Harvard Conference Center, Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02135.
• Schedule: Part‑time; Friday through Sunday, hours may vary. Additional details will be provided during the interview.

Compensation

Pay Range: $20.00–$26.77 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; take food and beverage orders efficiently following established service steps.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally; maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follow up periodically to assist with additional needs or requests.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients; advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks; accommodate reasonable requests and note preferences. As needed, demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
• Communicate directly with back‑of‑house staff to ensure orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills and the ability to get along well with others; remain flexible and patient with guests and staff.
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash‑handling procedures.
• Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
• Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information shared.
• Promptly address complaints or issues; relay relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensure that the dining room is properly set up before and after service; keep the area clean and meet established sanitation standards.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines.
• Collaborate with staff from other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures, including: use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, or cleaning slicers; use of oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans; use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Requirements

• Previous food and beverage service experience required.
• Florida Level 2 background screening may be required for certain positions.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full‑time associates also receive additional benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Legal and Compliance

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions based on business necessity.