Front Waiter (Server)

Rye Street Tavern, one of Clyde’s Restaurant Group’s latest concepts, is opening in the Spring of 2024. We are seeking talented Front Waiters to join our team. Rye Street Tavern is located on the waterfront of the Baltimore Peninsula development adjacent to Sagamore Distillery. Our 400-seat restaurant features two great indoor bars, a 70-seat outdoor bar overlooking the water, an incredible patio, show kitchen, and our famous oyster bar.

At Clyde's Restaurant Group (CRG), you can have the best of both worlds – growing your career while enjoying the stability, pay, and benefits of a thriving, large-scale organization. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and unique, innovative menus remains unwavering across all our diverse restaurant concepts. Join us and be part of a reputable and expanding company.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS A FRONT WAITER / SERVER

• Flexible schedule with part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available
• 401k retirement plan with generous match participation and full vesting immediately
• 25% off Discount at all Clydes Restaurants including 1 guest
• 50% off Shift Meal
• Best in class Health plan with Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Mental Health & Wellness Resources, and reduced rates on acupuncture, massage therapy, fitness memberships, and more
• Employee Assistance Program Legal, Emotional, Financial, and other support. 5 sessions per issue for employee and immediate family members.
• Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Assistance Fund for employees in need
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and advancement
• Best-in-class classroom & on-premises training program
• Merit-based recognition and rewards
• Discount program with thousands of exclusive brands and services
• Annual Flu Shots

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A FRONT WAITER/SERVER

• 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

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AS A FRONT WAITER/SERVER

• Greets new parties and cordially welcomes guest to the restaurant
• Informs the guest of delicious menu choices and makes suggestions
• Relay orders to bar and kitchen using point-of-system (POS)
• Anticipates the guest needs and responds appropriately
• Establishes a friendly professional rapport with the guest
• Busses table when meal is completed and prepares the table for the next course
• Totals and presents bill, accepts payment, cashes out the check and makes change
• Problem solves guest needs with courtesy, dignity and respect
• Extends closing greetings to guest as they leave thanking them for their patronage

***You do not need to meet every single requirement. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. Research has shown that women, people of color and other minorities may be less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. Clydes is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic team, so you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

ABOUT US

WHERE YOU START IS ONLY THE BEGINNING... Clyde's Restaurant Group (CRG) remains one of the most successful and enduring restaurant companies in the nation with a rich history and 11 iconic properties in the greater Washington, DC region that includes the Clyde's brand, 1789 Restaurant, The Tombs, Fitzgeralds, Old Ebbitt Grill, and The Hamilton. Through acquisitions and concept development, we expect to double our company size over the next five years. Come grow with us.

Clydes Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an unwavering commitment to treating everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect, and fostering inclusivity and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require any special accommodations in order to apply or participate fully in the application process, contact us at employment@clydes.com.

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