Restaurant Server

How to use this kit

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Interview prep

• Walk through a full table cycle: greet, order, fire, check-back, payment.
• Describe fixing a wrong order or unhappy guest without blaming kitchen.
• Explain how you verify age for alcohol and handle rush multitasking.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you like guest-facing hotel dining, stay composed under rush, and care about accurate orders and clean closes. Thin public review data—judge culture from the interview and a site visit.

Day in the role

As a Restaurant Server at Bfsaulhotels in Herndon, you greet guests, take food and drink orders, enter them for the kitchen, check IDs for alcohol, monitor the table for issues, and close checks with payment. Peak breakfast, lunch, or dinner rushes in a hotel restaurant set the tempo; accuracy and calm recovery when something is wrong matter as much as speed.

Skills to emphasize

• ServSafe — Food Handler basics overview (paid)
• Alison — The Basics of Food Safety and Hygiene (free to learn)

Pair either with POS practice and alcohol-service awareness for Virginia hotel dining.

FAQ from this listing

Is this remote?

No. The listing is on-site in Herndon, Virginia.

What does the server actually do day to day?

Take and enter orders, check that guests are satisfied, verify IDs for alcohol, prepare itemized checks, and collect payment.

Which credentials help?

ServSafe Food Handler basics (paid) and Alison’s free-to-learn food safety and hygiene course are relevant starting points.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
• Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals, and take action to correct any problems.
• Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Collect payments from customers.
• Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
• Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
• Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
• Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: bfsaulhotels.com

Public cache only — not an employee review.

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Restaurant Server - Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles AirportBfsaulhotelsHerndon, Virginia About the Role The Restaurant Server position at Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles Airport in Herndon, VA is a part-time opportunity. Responsibilities include serving food and beverages to guests in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner. Adhere to all health regulations and local liquor laws while ensuring exceptional guest service and creating an inviting atmosphere. Follow B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group and brand standards of quality to ensure guest satisfaction. Core Duties Serve food and beverages to guests in Marty's Bar & Grille, the hotel’s F&B outlet located in a six-story atrium, open for breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. Adhere to all health regulations and local liquor laws. Create an inviting atmosphere and ensure exceptional guest service. Follow B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group and brand standards of quality to ensure guest satisfaction. Who We're Looking For We are seeking a dynamic individual who can work either AM or PM shifts, with a passion for providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and a friendly demeanor. Previous experience in hospitality is preferred but not required. Why Join Bfsaulhotels B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, with over 130 years of operation and a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals. Join us to build your career with a bright and exciting future. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. *$14 per hour + Tips*

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Herndon, Virginia, hybrid, or fully remote?