MWR Waiter/Waitress

Summary This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. Duties Performs necessary preparations in assigned area prior to opening the dining room such as;

• Setting the tables with cloths, silverware, glasses, condiments, napkins, and decorations.
• Prepares back-up tables with such supplements as butter, ice, coffee, fruits, juices, salads, and breads.
• Must be familiar with the menu for the day, offer suggestions if requested, record desired selections from guests and turn in the order for preparation to the kitchen.
• Serves side dishes such as salads, fruit dishes, bread, wine or other beverages.
• When meal is completed, clears and cleans table and the immediate area, and resets the table in preparation for the next guests.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Skill to serve beverages and meals in the proper manner and sequence.
• Knowledge of proper food handling techniques such as the correct side to serve from and the correct side to remove from.
• Knowledge of the composition of all food items on the menu, whether American or Foreign; the available beverages and wines and which wines complement specific meals and their proper serving temperatures.
• Skill in proper table setting techniques. Knowledge of simple math calculations in order to tabulate checks.
• Ability to recognize intoxicated patrons when serving alcohol.

Education This position is not in a positive education series. How you will be evaluated All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. How to apply Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online.

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Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.Other information Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693