Waiter
U.S. Air Force Academy
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MWR Waiter
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Monterey, California
Salary
$20.84 - $20.84
per hour
Type
Closes
February 23, 2026More Navy jobs →
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a waiter in a Navy recreational dining facility, where you'll set up tables, take orders, serve meals and drinks, and ensure a smooth dining experience for guests.
It involves handling food safely, knowing menu items, and recognizing when patrons have had too much alcohol.
A good fit would be someone with restaurant experience who enjoys customer service and works well in a team setting.
Key Requirements
- Skill in serving beverages and meals in the proper manner and sequence
- Knowledge of proper food handling techniques, including serving and removal sides
- Familiarity with menu items, including American and foreign foods, beverages, and complementary wines with serving temperatures
- Ability to set tables properly with cloths, silverware, glasses, and condiments
- Basic math skills for calculating checks
- Ability to recognize and handle intoxicated patrons when serving alcohol
- Experience preparing dining areas, taking orders, serving side dishes, and resetting tables
Full Job Description
This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest.
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. Major Duties:
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 such supplements 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 guests 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.
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