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Posted: January 23, 2026 (4 days ago)

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Server (FSW)

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$17.97 - $17.97

per hour

Closes

February 9, 2026More Navy jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a server in Navy facilities like restaurants, cafes, and catering events, where you'll take orders, serve food and drinks, handle payments, and ensure guests have a great experience.

It involves busy shifts with some physical work like standing for hours and lifting items up to 50 pounds.

A good fit would be someone friendly with at least six months in food service who thrives in fast-paced settings and is available year-round, including occasional weekends.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 6 months of customer service experience in a food service role, with server experience preferred
  • Ability to work in fast-paced restaurant, catering, or cafe environments while managing tasks under time pressure and maintaining sanitation standards
  • Experience using a POS system or cash register in food service
  • Skill in explaining menu items, ingredients, pairings, and addressing allergen concerns
  • Physical capability for prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds (with assistance for heavier items)
  • Flexible availability for 6-8 hour shifts Monday-Friday (mornings/evenings), plus occasional weekends and holidays for events
  • Year-round availability required

Full Job Description

The Server position provides the knowledge, skills, and adaptability, necessary to multitask effectively in diverse restaurant, catering, and cafe environments.

Flexible scheduling is available, with varying schedules based on the assigned department. 6-8 hour shifts in Mornings (starting at 6:00am) and/or Evenings, Monday - Friday.

Occasional Weekends and holidays in support of special events. Looking for applicants with year-round availability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) for this position are as follows: ** A detailed narrative for each KSA, demonstrating your qualifications and experience using specific examples, must be included in your application.

1. Incumbent must possess a minimum of 6 months of customer service experience working in a food service role. Experience as a server preferred. 2.

Experience functioning in a fast-paced restaurant, catering, or cafe environment, managing tasks efficiently under short time constraints and maintaining sanitation standards. 3.

Experience using a POS (Point of Sale) system or Cash resister in a food service role. Experience as a server or barista preferred. 4.

Experience explaining menu offerings, ingredients, and pairing for guest satisfaction and for allergen concerns. Major Duties:

- Deliver a refined guest experience by anticipating needs and providing personalized attention for both daily dining and Private Events.

- Act as a dedicated host for catering clients, ensuring event timelines are met and guest requests are handled with a "yes-first" attitude.

- Accurately record orders and process payments efficiently via the POS system. - Confidently explain menu offerings, ingredients, and pairings to enhance the guest experience.

- Promptly deliver dishes to tables or catering stations with a focus on professional presentation and temperature.

- Proactively clear plates and glassware to keep The Alley and event spaces pristine; quickly sanitize and reset stations for incoming guests.

- Other duties may include: Prepares coffee and tea beverages, sandwiches, fruit and vegetable salads, and box lunches.

Assists with preparation and execution of catering events, sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food.

- Position involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling and bending.

Frequent light to moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds occurs routinely, sometimes up to 50 pounds. Uses assistance from other coworkers for moving objects weighing more than 20 pounds.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-005a