$24 - $27 per hour
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Hospitality & Food · Washington, DC
Server jobs in Washington, DC
Servers guide guests through the menu, take and deliver orders accurately, time courses with the kitchen, and turn tables while keeping service warm and unhurried.
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$15–$39/hr
Typical pay range
$51k
Median, full-time
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FAIR” ideals: Be Friendly, Accommodating, Inclusive and Respectful Are a Team Player with a guest first attitude Have prior restaurant experience (preferred) Have a passion for great food and great fun Enjoy working in f…
$10 per hour
volume outdoor environment. This role requires urgency, attentiveness, and strong communication skills. Runners and bussers support servers by delivering food, maintaining clean tables, stocking service stations, and ens…
$24.82 per hour
The Runner-Busser is responsible for keeping inventory of transporting, stocking, and cleaning/clearing products to ensure business and customer needs are met. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may…
$20 - $30 per hour
Better Hospitality Group (BHG) is the operating group behind three of Washington, D.C.’s most cherished neighborhood bar/ restaurants: TAKODA in the capital’s bustling Shaw neighborhood, Boardwalk Bar & Arcade on the wat…
Rose’s Restaurant Group is seeking creative, passionate, and talented individuals to join our super awesome team. We are in the “making... ...people happy, and have fun while we are doing it! We are seeking a Server Assi…
Five Hospitality is excited to announce the launch of it's new restaurant and lounge, The Oak Room in Georgetown. We are seeking dynamic... ...is placed correctly, and glasses stay full. They support the servers and ensu…
guests • Refill water and assist with guest needs • Support servers with additional tasks • Remove trash or full bus tubs from... ...-paced environment Happy Lamb Hot Pot is an international restaurant chain with over 10…
Server Assistant Hospitality Starts Here: Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job... ...Requirements for Success: * At least one year of restaurant or similar experience…
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What servers earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$22 | $32k–$45k |
| Mid level | $20–$29 | $42k–$60k |
| Senior | $27–$39 | $56k–$81k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Menu and allergen knowledgeOrder accuracyPOS systemsTiming and table managementUpselling naturallyConflict resolutionTeamwork with kitchen and barStamina and composure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A guest's entree comes out wrong on a busy night. Walk me through what you do.
Apologize once, get the fix moving immediately, keep the rest of the table eating comfortably, and loop in a manager if it merits a comp. Recovery, not blame.
How do you manage a full section when everything hits at once?
Talk about consolidating trips, prioritizing by course timing, and telling tables honestly when something will take a moment. Grace under load is the test.
How do you handle questions about allergens?
Say you never guess: you know the menu's common allergens and confirm with the kitchen for anything uncertain. This is a safety answer, not a service one.
What is your approach to suggesting appetizers, wine, or dessert?
Describe recommending things you genuinely like, reading the table's pace, and never pushing. Natural suggestion outsells scripted upselling.
Tell me about your most difficult guest and how it ended.
Keep the story short and calm: you listened, fixed what you could, and stayed professional. The retelling itself demonstrates the skill.
What POS systems have you used, and how fast are you on them?
Name them, and mention modifiers, split checks, and comps. Fluency here directly affects table turns.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For servers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Quantify your service: section size, covers per shift, or sales per hour if you know them.
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Name the restaurant styles you have worked: fine dining, fast casual, or high-volume chains.
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List POS systems, such as Toast, Aloha, or Micros, plus any wine or menu training.
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Include your food handler card and alcohol service certification where your state requires them.
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Mention awards or metrics like top sales rankings, guest mentions, or trainer status.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Host or Busser
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Server
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Head Server or Trainer
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Restaurant Manager
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