Back Server

Job Purpose

The Back Server supports Servers and dining room operations behind the scenes, ensuring seamless service flow through table maintenance, food running, and station readiness.
This is a on-call position that will pick up shifts potentially when we have events.

Principal (Essential) Duties

● Clear, reset, and maintain tables promptly and quietly throughout service.

● Run food and beverages from the kitchen/bar to the correct table and guest, confirming accuracy before delivery.

● Refill water, bread, and other standing items proactively without member request.

● Support assigned Servers with section needs, side work, and service pacing.

● Maintain cleanliness and stock of service stations, linens, and supplies.

● Assist with dining room setup and breakdown before and after service.

Secondary Duties

● Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

● Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.

● Strong teamwork orientation and ability to anticipate Server and member needs.

● Professional, discreet demeanor appropriate to a private club setting.

● Ability to work well under pressure during high-volume service.

Experience / Education Requirements

● High school diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.

● Prior food service or hospitality experience preferred but not required — entry point into the service career track.

● Food handler certification current per D.C. requirements.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

● While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

● Operate with indomitable work ethic and the willingness to work additional hours and atypical shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

● Stand and walk for extended periods (up to a full shift) on a dining or bar floor.

● Lift and carry up to 35 lbs (trays, cases, supplies) and perform repetitive bending, reaching, and carrying.

● See, hear, talk and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity; kneel, sit, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, stretch, twist, reach, pull, push and other similar, repetitive tasks requiring physical activity.