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WAITSTAFF LEADER NL-03 RFT (ALL SOURCES)

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$20.29 - $20.29

per hour

Type

Closes

February 4, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a lead waiter or waitress in a Marine Corps dining facility, where you'll guide a small team of servers, set up tables, take orders, serve meals and drinks, and ensure everything runs smoothly for guests.

It's ideal for someone with restaurant experience who enjoys customer service, leading others, and working in a team-focused military community environment.

The role involves standing for long periods and handling light physical tasks while prioritizing safety and courtesy.

Key Requirements

  • Experience leading or directing subordinate waitstaff, including training and resolving issues
  • Knowledge of proper serving techniques, food handling, and menu composition (including beverages and wines)
  • Skills in table setting, order taking, serving side dishes, and clearing/resetting tables
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service, communicate positively, and solve problems quickly
  • Familiarity with simple math for calculating checks and ensuring productivity goals are met
  • Physical capability for prolonged standing, walking, light lifting (up to 45 lbs independently), and working in potentially slippery kitchen areas
  • Adherence to safety, security, housekeeping rules, and reporting procedures

Full Job Description

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!

MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.

We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: 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.

RESPONSIBILITY: Assigned stations by supervisor and given any special instructions necessary.

Held responsible for complying with standard methods and procedures such as conduct, etiquette, dress code, serving techniques, and complete familiarity with the menu and any subsequent day to day changes.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires the use of both arms, hands, and legs, and involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, and light lifting.

Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed inside with adequate lighting and heat.

Waiters are exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and slippery floors when in the kitchen area.

Please include MONTH/YEAR and HOURS per week for all previous work experience listed on the resume. If there is no indication of time in position, we will credit the minimum. Major Duties:

Assists supervisor by leading and directing NA-3 waitress/waiter subordinates, answering questions, passing on instructions, resolving problems which arise, training new employees, and ensuring the smooth operation of the facility.

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. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.

Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.

Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.

Relays instructions from supervisor. Gets work started. Sets work pace. Demonstrates work methods, and provides work-related guidance.

Ensures worksite materials and tools are available to complete work.

Reports workplace injuries immediately to the immediate or higher level supervisor, and to the Human Resources office in the absence of the immediate supervisor. Checks with supervisor on problems.

Checks on work and meets productivity goals. Ensures employees follow security, safety and housekeeping rules. Conducts on-the-job training and instructions.

Performs supervisory duties in an emergency, or short-term and nonrecurring basis. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures.

Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 75842