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Server Assistant- MV Inn Restaurant

Mount Vernon
  • Mount Vernon, Virginia
    28 days ago

    Job Description

    Server Assistant- MV Inn Restaurant
    Position Type: Part-Time
    Compensation: $10.00/hour plus tips
    Schedule: 10:15 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. (2-3 days per week)
     
    About Mount Vernon

    Mount Vernon, the former home of George and Martha Washington, is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union, the oldest national historic preservation organization in the United States.

    Founded in 1853 by Ann Pamela Cunningham, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association pioneered the preservation of a historic American site for future generations. Today, the Association works to preserve, restore, and manage the Mount Vernon estate to the highest standards while educating visitors and people around the world about the life and legacies of George Washington.
     
    Position Summary
     
    This position is based at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, Mount Vernon’s full-service, sit-down restaurant. The Server Assistant supports servers and guests by refilling beverages, running food, and clearing and resetting tables, helping the dining room run smoothly.
     
    Essential Duties
    • Refill water and beverages and run food to tables.
    • Clear and reset tables with servers.
    • Monitor the dining room and let the host stand know which tables are occupied, need clearing, or are ready to seat.
    • Keep the entrance and patio clean and presentable, inside and out, including brass and windows.
    • Resolve guest concerns and escalate other matters to senior staff.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Minimum Required Qualifications
    • Prior food service or restaurant experience preferred.
    • Strong hospitality and customer service skills.
    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Organized, detail-oriented, and flexible.
    • Ability to stay calm, composed, and professional during busy service.
    • Availability to work weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings.
    • Ability to read English and communicate verbally in English
    Work Environment
     
    This position is based in the dining room of a busy, full-service restaurant, with regular interaction with guests and coworkers. The pace is fast and dynamic, especially during meal service times, and noise levels can be moderate to high. Teamwork is essential in this high-energy setting.
     
    Physical Requirements
    • Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, and bend, lift, and carry up to 30 pounds.
    • Must be able to go up and down stairs in our multi-level restaurant.
    • Must be able to carry trays, reach, and bend repeatedly throughout a shift.
    • Tasks involve repetitive motion and use of hands to handle food, beverages, glassware, and payments.
    • The role requires stamina, clear verbal communication, and awareness of food safety standards.
     
    Benefits
    • 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
    • Employee recognition at 5 years of service
    • Monthly employee events
    • Employee referral program
    • Flexible work schedule
    • On-site Library
    • Discount on Public Event Tickets
    • Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
    • Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and The General’s Canteen
    • Free parking
    Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives.  All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMount Vernon, Virginia

    Skills

    • Beveragesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Food Servicesunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Lift/Move 30 Poundsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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