$22 - $23 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
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$51k
Median, full-time
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$18.4 - $22 per hour
A busy, casual restaurant in Upper Northwest DC is looking for an experienced Busser who can confidently pick up 4 shifts a week. Flexibility is important weekends and weekdays are a must. One year of bussing experience…
Affiliated with STARR Restaurants , El Presidente is a festive, neo-retro Mexican eatery anchored inside Washington, D.C’s newly-developed Signal House. A robust and creative menu highlights heirloom ingredients with a m…
communication skills, and genuinely enjoy working in the world of hospitality! What you will bring to us: Prior experience in restaurants Food and wine knowledge Professional communication skills Able to take directions…
Moon Rabbit is seeking experienced, knowledgeable, and hospitality-driven Server Assistants and Food Runners to join our team. Moon Rabbit is a Vietnamese restaurant situated in the heart of Washington D.C., drawing insp…
$21 - $24 per hour
Knightsbridge Restaurant Group's newest concept, Rosselli Ristorante, is looking for a professional food runner/busser flex candidate. The ideal candidate should have a restaurant background, preferably in fine dining an…
Queen's English is a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient & James Beard-nominated Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant. We are a small team looking to add to the front of house staff. Seeking full and part-time individuals who…
$10 per hour
keep the beer garden flowing smoothly by delivering food promptly, maintaining clean tables, stocking service areas, and supporting servers and bartenders throughout service. A great runner anticipates needs, stays proac…
$21.47 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…
for the best talent to join our wonderful team. We’re hiring Server Assistants who are hardworking, team-oriented, and ready to... ...neighborhood. Shulman, who brings decades of experience leading restaurants and nightl…
$30 - $35 per hour
Job Title Part-Time Household Manager / Family Assistant Location Vancouver, WA, 98685 Employment Type Part-time | 10–15 hours per week Schedule Flexible 2–3 days per week, with Monday and Friday preferred. Preferred hou…
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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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