Waiter / Waitress

Job Details Sequoia DC is currently seeking enthusiastic, hospitality minded waiters/waitresses to join our team! Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, DC, the floor-to-ceiling windows offer magnificent views of Arne Quinze's large-scale, site-specific sculpture in the garden, the Kennedy Center, Roosevelt Bridge, Roosevelt Island, Key Bridge, and the Virginia skyline. The main dining room features Hitoshi Kuriyama's neon and glass vacuum tube light installation. Enjoy some of the finest American cuisine in D.C. on the mezzanine, outside on the terrace, or in the private state room, as well as our collection of contemporary art on display throughout the restaurant. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Actively participates in all training programs and consistently meets training expectations. Maintains constant communication with team members while on duty. Assists team members with their daily duties whenever possible. Establishes positive relationships with guests by making them happy. Conducts daily dining room inspections. Presents and explains menus to guests. Provides food and beverage recommendations to guests. Conducts full wine service. Follows correct cash-handling and reporting procedures. Conducts all required Opening, Side-Work, Hand-Over and Closing Duties  Reviews, understands and communicates guest-preference data to appropriate persons. Maintains mastery-level knowledge of all food and beverage menu-items, ingredients and preparation processes. Maintains an understanding of the proper steps of service required of all FOH positions.

Created: 2025-02-13