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Backwaiter

Part-time

Boqueria Restaurant

Penn Quarter, DCFull-time / Part-time$17.95–25/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.95–25/hr
Location
Penn Quarter, DC
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Backwaiter supports restaurant service by clearing and resetting tables, keeping the dining room and perimeter clean, and assisting servers. The role calls for an understanding of restaurant operations and service, a positive attitude, and energy for a busy dining room. Boqueria offers hourly pay plus tips, benefits, paid time off, discounted meals, flexible scheduling, and full-time and part-time availability.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Restaurant Operations, nice to haveRestaurant Service, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveTable Clearing and Resetting, nice to haveRestaurant Cleaning, nice to have

Qualifications

Must Be 18+, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Our current wage range is $17.95 to $25.00 per hour

Keep the tapas flowing and the tables ready.

Boqueria is where neighbors come to share plates and stay a little longer. As a backwaiter, you keep it all moving: clearing and resetting tables, supporting our servers and making sure the room always looks its best.

This role is for you if:

  • You love being part of a fast-paced service team.

  • You tackle every task with a smile.

  • You know we succeed together: you have your team's back, and they have yours.

  • You learn quickly, stay flexible and own your section.

  • You keep your sense of humor when the room is packed.

What you'll do:

  • Keep the room ready: clear and reset tables quickly, professionally and effectively.

  • Sweat the details: keep the whole restaurant and its perimeter clean and looking its best.

  • Support the team: help make sure food, drinks and service consistently meet Boqueria's standards.

  • Bring the energy: take every shift up a notch and add to our positive team culture.

What you bring:

  • An understanding of restaurant operations and service.

  • A positive attitude and the energy for a busy dining room.

  • You must be at least 18 years old.

What we offer:

  • Pay: competitive hourly pay plus tips. Paid weekly.

  • Benefits: medical, dental, vision, commuter and supplemental coverage.

  • Time and perks: paid time off, discounted meals and flexible scheduling, with full-time and part-time availability.

  • Growth: a path to grow with Boqueria Restaurant Group, an upscale restaurant group.

  • Culture: a team with high standards that takes care of each other.

About Boqueria®

Boqueria is a neighborhood tapas bar inspired by the buzzy kiosks around El Mercado de la Boqueria, Barcelona's famous food market. Since our first restaurant opened on 19th Street in Manhattan's Flatiron district in 2006, our open kitchens have turned out classic Spanish tapas and seasonal small plates made for sharing. We're rooted in tradition, but we're not traditional. Today you'll find Boqueria in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston, West Hartford and Atlanta.

Ready to join the team? Apply today.

Boqueria Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not base employment decisions on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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