Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $48,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
flexible schedule
Positive culture
Excellent training
401k plan
Restaurant Discounts
Meal Discount
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
telemedicine
Employee assistance program
Wellness resources
financial assistance
career growth
merit recognition
exclusive discounts

Job Description

Rye Street Tavern, part of the esteemed Clyde's Restaurant Group, is a celebrated dining destination located on the Baltimore Peninsula. Founded within a group that owns 14 different dining concepts throughout the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) area, the restaurant prides itself on delivering exceptional dining experiences marked by excellent food quality, top-tier service, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. The Clyde's Restaurant Group, established in 1963, has a longstanding reputation for its dedication to guest satisfaction and fostering a positive culture for its employees, which has positioned it as a leader in the region's restaurant industry. Renowned concepts under its umbrella include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, and several others, reflecting a rich heritage and commitment to culinary excellence and employee development.

The role of a Back Waiter at Rye Street Tavern is designed to support the front-of-house service team by ensuring smooth and efficient dining service. This position offers competitive pay, with compensation up to $1000 per week, flexible scheduling tailored to part-time, full-time, or on-call shifts, and a positive, professional work environment conducive to growth. Employees benefit from a structured training program that includes classroom and on-premises instruction, ensuring that team members are well-prepared to maintain high service standards. The company also promotes a culture infused with courtesy, dignity, and respect, reflecting its commitment to not only customer service but also to employee well-being and satisfaction.

As a Back Waiter, the individual will play a vital role in enhancing the dining experience by assisting in the timely delivery of food orders, helping chefs with expediting dishes, maintaining service stations, and ensuring cleanliness and restocking of all necessary items. This role requires a hospitality-driven mindset, excellent communication skills, and the flexibility to work varied shifts including mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Rye Street Tavern offers an extensive benefits package including a generous 401k plan with immediate participation and competitive match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, meal and restaurant discounts, as well as access to wellness resources and financial assistance programs.

Employees at Clyde's Restaurant Group enjoy a supportive work atmosphere with opportunities for rapid career advancement and merit-based recognition. The organization is committed to inclusivity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. It also participates in the federal E-Verify system to ensure the authorization of new hires to work in the United States. Overall, a career as a Back Waiter at Rye Street Tavern offers an enriching opportunity to be part of a respected and stable company while developing valuable skills in the food and beverage service industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in food service or hospitality preferred
  • Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
  • Physical stamina to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Customer service orientation

Job Qualifications

  • Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
  • Problem solvers that can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect
  • Great verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexible availability to work mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed

Job Duties

  • Carry the order in hand or on a tray to the table and serve the plates for the customer at the table
  • Assist chefs with expediting orders, including assembly, garnishing, and inspecting the delicious food dishes for quality and visual appeal of the plate
  • Read the food ticket, pick up plates, and organize them in hand or on a tray for delivery to the tables
  • Remove dirty plates, glasses, and utensils from other tables and deliver them to the dishwashing station
  • Notify the expediter of other tables ready to be served
  • Replenish the stations with product and supplies including hot water, brewed coffee beans, tea, milk, utensils, plates, bread, butter, jellies, other garnishes, and condiments
  • Break down and clean work area, store perishable product, clean equipment and supplies, and restock to end of day par levels

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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