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You will guide guests through the menu with genuine enthusiasm, anticipate needs before they're spoken, and work in lockstep with the kitchen and bar to deliver seamless, memorable service. This role is for someone who takes real pride in hospitality as a craft, not just a job.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nGuest Experience & Service\nGreet guests warmly and guide them through food, wine, and cocktail offerings with genuine knowledge and enthusiasm\nTake accurate orders and communicate them clearly to the kitchen and bar\nAnticipate guest needs throughout the meal — pacing courses, refilling drinks, clearing plates — without being asked\nBuild rapport with guests, turning first-time visitors into regulars\nHandle guest concerns and service recovery with grace, escalating to management when appropriate\nProcess payments accurately and efficiently using the POS system\nMenu & Product Knowledge\nMaintain complete, current knowledge of food, wine, and cocktail menus, including ingredients, preparation, and the stories behind them\nConfidently answer guest questions about dietary restrictions, allergens, and substitutions\nStay current on daily specials, menu changes, and 86'd items each shift\nMake thoughtful upsell recommendations that enhance the guest experience\nService Standards & Teamwork\nFollow all steps of service and sequencing standards consistently\nCommunicate clearly with kitchen, bar, and fellow servers to keep tables moving and service smooth\nSupport bussers, food runners, and hosts as needed to keep the floor running seamlessly\nMaintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room, service stations, and side work areas\nComplete opening, closing, and side-work duties accurately and on time\nEvents & Operations Support\nCommunicate clearly with barbacks, servers, and kitchen staff to keep service seamless\nSupport training of new team members as needed\nAssist with private events and offsite catering beverage service alongside the Events and culinary teams as needed\nParticipate in menu tastings, trainings, and pre-shift meetings\nFollow all cash handling, POS, and reporting procedures as required\nTake an active interest in the techniques, ingredients, and stories behind Bar Nuestro's menu\nContribute ideas and feedback during recipe development and seasonal menu changes\nReport any equipment, safety, or facility issues to management promptly\n\nCome Meet Us — Job Fairs\n\nJoin us at one of our upcoming job fairs to learn more about these roles, meet the team, and interview on the spot.\n11:00AM - 4:00PM\nMon, Aug 3\nTue, Aug 4\nTue, Aug 11\nWed, Aug 12\nMon, Aug 17\nTue, Aug 18\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\n1+ year of serving experience in a full-service restaurant; upscale or high-volume experience a plus\nStrong knowledge of food, wine, and cocktail service; comfortable speaking confidently about the menu\nExcellent communication skills — with guests, the kitchen, and the rest of the floor team\nCalm under pressure; able to read a busy room and prioritize without losing warmth\nA natural, genuine hospitality instinct — you enjoy people and it shows\nExperience with POS systems; reservation platform experience (OpenTable or equivalent) a plus\nBilingual (English/Spanish) a plus — not required\nAvailability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as service schedules demand\nAbility to lift up to 30 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods during service\nCompensation & Benefits\n\nCompetitive hourly wage commensurate with experience\nHealth benefits (Health, Dental & Vision)\nDining privileges across Bar Nuestro and the 5C Hospitality portfolio\nPaid time off\nContinued Career Development & Opportunities for Growth\nA front-row seat to opening one of DC's most anticipated new restaurants\nMore detail about Bar Nuestro part of 5C Hospitality","company":"Bar Nuestro","rawCompany":"bar nuestro","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T16:13:05.788Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-3031.00","title":"Waiters and Waitresses","slug":"waiters-and-waitresses"},{"code":"35-9011.00","title":"Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers","slug":"dining-room-and-cafeteria-attendants-and-bartender-helpers"},{"code":"35-3041.00","title":"Food Servers, Nonrestaurant","slug":"food-servers-nonrestaurant"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722410","title":"Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)","slug":"drinking-places-alcoholic-beverages"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Server","description":"Full-Time/Part-time · Hourly · Starting at $10.30 plus Tips\n\nAbout Bar Nuestro\nBar Nuestro is a neighborhood bistro rooted in the rhythms of old-world Europe and the sazón of Latin America — a place where the aperitivo hour lingers, the dining room hums, and every gathering feels like it was meant to happen here. 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