Server

Silver Diner Development LLC is an acclaimed leader in the family dining restaurant industry, known for its outstanding commitment to hospitality, quality, and innovation. Recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace winner in both 2024 and 2026, Silver Diner continues to uphold a remarkable reputation for fostering a positive and nurturing work environment. It has also been acknowledged as one of the Washington Post's "Most Diverse Places to Work" and has won the Blackbox Intelligence Best Practices Award Employer of Choice for Family Dining in 2020, 2023, and 2024. This esteemed establishment bridges the gap between casual dining and fast food by offering a fresh, local, and flexitarian menu crafted by award-winning Chef Ype Von Hengst. Silver Diner takes pride in sourcing the highest quality ingredients through direct partnerships with over 15 local farms, emphasizing organic and sustainable farming practices that ensure every dish meets their exacting standards.

The company thrives on a culture that places its people first, empowering them to grow professionally and personally while delivering outstanding guest experiences. Silver Diner's mission, "To Be The Best We Can Be," underscores their unwavering dedication to excellence across all facets of their operation including their people, product, guests, and growth objectives. The company’s core values emphasize nurturing employees as their most precious resource, maintaining uncompromising quality standards in their menu offerings, striving to surpass guest expectations in service, and fostering sustainable growth aligned with their mission.

The Service Team Member role at Silver Diner is ideal for those who bring contagious friendliness, warmth, and energy to hospitality. This position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with full-time servers earning competitive weekly tips of up to $1,200. Candidates must possess a passion for connecting with people and serving food that is on the cutting edge of current dining trends. The role requires availability on weekends and holidays, reflecting the busy nature of the restaurant, one of the busiest in America. Employees become the face of the brand, selling a healthy, flexitarian menu while ensuring every guest feels valued and welcomed in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

Silver Diner offers substantial growth potential for motivated individuals. More than 60% of its managers and all General Managers and Area Directors have been promoted from within, underscoring the company’s commitment to career progression. Opportunities to advance include roles such as trainer, supervisor, and manager. Employees benefit from paid training programs designed to set them up for success and foster long-term career development within the company.

In addition to a fulfilling work atmosphere, Silver Diner provides excellent benefits that include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees also enjoy meal discounts, referral bonuses, gym membership discounts, work shoe discounts, and other valuable perks. The company is committed to flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse employee needs, and shifts vary from 8 to 10 hours during mornings, days, or evenings, offering a balance between work and life commitments.

Working at Silver Diner means joining a vibrant community passionate about hospitality and dedicated to excellence in guest service. The company believes that by investing in its people and adhering to high standards in product quality and customer experience, it achieves sustainable growth and industry leadership. Those who join Silver Diner are not just taking a job; they are embarking on a rewarding career path with a company that supports their professional growth and personal well-being every step of the way.