Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $7.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Job Description

Busboys and Poets is a dynamic and multifaceted establishment that seamlessly blends a restaurant, bar, bookstore, event space, and community hub all in one. Rooted deeply in cultural and racial connection, Busboys and Poets is more than just a place to dine or relax—it is a space where art, culture, and politics converge intentionally to inspire social change and foster community transformation. With locations spread across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia including neighborhoods like 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington, and Takoma, Busboys and Poets has become a landmark for inclusivity, creativity, and activism.

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Job Requirements

  • Availability to work weekends and a minimum of three shifts per week
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment
  • Ability to spend time bending or twisting the body
  • Ability to lift heavy weight
  • Ability to stand on feet for long hours
  • Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects or tools

Job Qualifications

  • Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week
  • Must be able to work with a team

Job Duties

  • Wipe tables, bar or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths
  • Set tables and bar with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies
  • Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning as well as carrying dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to expo line
  • Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash
  • Maintain adequate supplies of items such as to-go materials, clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays
  • Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers
  • Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons when required
  • Fill beverage or ice dispensers
  • Serve food to customers when food runners, bartenders or servers need assistance
  • Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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