MWR Waiter/Waitress
Commander, Navy Installations
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MWR Waiter
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
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 keep the area clean for guests.
It involves knowing how to handle food safely, pair wines with dishes, and spot when someone has had too much alcohol.
A good fit would be someone friendly and detail-oriented with restaurant experience who enjoys serving military personnel and their families.
Key Requirements
- Skill in serving beverages and meals in the proper manner and sequence
- Knowledge of proper food handling techniques, including serving and clearing sides
- Familiarity with menu items, including American and foreign foods, beverages, and wine pairings
- Ability to set tables correctly with cloths, silverware, glasses, and condiments
- Basic math skills for calculating checks
- Ability to recognize and handle intoxicated patrons when serving alcohol
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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