Event Staff (Bartender/Server)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Posted: February 10, 2026 (10 days ago)
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Server (FSW)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a server in the dining facilities at the U.S.
Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where you'll take orders, serve food and drinks, handle payments, and ensure guests have a great experience in restaurants, cafes, or events.
It involves multitasking in a busy environment while keeping things clean and meeting customer needs quickly.
A good fit would be someone friendly with at least six months of food service experience, who enjoys working on their feet and can lift moderate weights.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 6 months of customer service experience in a food service role, with server experience preferred
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced restaurant, catering, or cafe settings under time constraints while maintaining sanitation standards
- Experience using POS systems or cash registers in food service
- Skill in explaining menu items, ingredients, pairings, and addressing allergen concerns
- Physical ability to stand for long periods, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds routinely (up to 50 pounds with help)
- Capability to multitask, anticipate guest needs, and provide personalized service for dining and events
Full Job Description
The Server (FSW - Food Service Worker) position is located in the U. S.
Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) Retail Dining Naval Academy Club and other dining locations, Annapolis, Maryland.
NAFI is an entity that generates its own funds through its operations, and is not funded by Congress.
The Server position provides the knowledge, skills, and adaptability, needed to multitask effectively in diverse dining environments. 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: o Prepares coffee and tea beverages, sandwiches, fruit and vegetable salads, and box lunches.
o 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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