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  • Server
    Server
    6 days ago
    $6 hourly
    Part-time
    Shirlington, Arlington

    Busboys and Poets is a restaurant/bar/bookstore/event space/community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted and a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul. It is also a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide. We believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world. We are always looking for passionate, hospitality-driven, people-persons! Do you want to serve delicious food in a diverse space where you truly be yourself? As a server, you will work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment where we want to see you succeed and ultimately grow, both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the vibe you're looking for, we hope you will apply! Job Type: Variable Our top servers are making between $25 and $30 an hour with a guarantee that you will never make less than $17.50 per hour. COMPANY BENEFITS Busboys and Poets offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of 100% of the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%, 1 week sick leave per year, paid parental leave, a company paid life insurance policy, pet insurance and so much more! WHY WORK FOR US ++Join a diverse space:++ 81% of our total workforce identifies as a person of color, 45% of our total workforce identifies as female and 5% of our workforce identifies as a person with disabilities. Our executive team also represents gender diversity, ethnic diversity, sexual orientation, and more. Men and women equally represented as well as various cultural and religious backgrounds. We strive to provide an inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work. ++Grow with us:++Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within to their existing role from line staff or from Front-of-House manager to Assistant or General Manager. Our entire Executive Team consists of existing employees who showed promise and were promoted into leadership positions. ++Work with latest technologies:++ Striving to be a leader in our industry, we utilize a broad spectrum of technologies including our tech forward training program, employee payroll system, a self-managed tip distribution system, an events and catering platform, inventory management system, our POS Toast and much more! ++Happy staff:++ Busboys and Poets is always looking for the next best way to engage with our staff. This includes raffles, anniversary boxes, an employee dedicated web-based forum and information site, blog and podcast. Job duties include but are not limited to: • Guiding guests through menus while demonstrating a thorough knowledge of our items, • Taking accurate orders and working with other tribe members to serve food and beverages that exceed guest expectations, • Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages., • Provide excellent customer service with a smile! This includes 90 second greeting times, 3 minute-3 bite check in and closing down service by collecting payment and making it an experience that keeps guests coming back., • Assist in tasks to ensure a clean, sanitized, and safe restaurant including: bussing tables, rolling silverware, wiping down common surfaces, stocking service areas, mopping, restocking items, etc., • Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests, when needed. Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years of age in order to handle alcohol, • Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, • Must love talking to people! Busboys and Poets owns and operates 8 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington and Takoma with more on the horizon!

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    6 days ago
    $17.5–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Northwest Washington, Washington

    Our Street Pizza restaurant embodies pizza without rules. Brash, fun, delicious, irreverent, democratic - we take our pizza very seriously but never ourselves. Located in China Town DC, Street Pizza is a premium casual restaurant inspired by the Michelin-starred chef and television personality Gordon Ramsay and his global travels. The line cook must have: • The motivation and skill to represent the Gordon Ramsay Brand and its world class hospitality standards, • Ability to build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere, • A strong personality, with confidence and enthusiasm, • Safety and sanitation knowledge, • Maintain current knowledge of menu items, • Ability to multitask in a high volume environment, • Prior experience What's in it for you: • Insurance – Medical, Dental & Vision (FT employees ONLY), • Sick Leave, • Employee Assistance Program - offering counseling, assistance for personal, financial, and legal issues, self-help resource benefits, personal and professional coaching, wellness benefits, and much more!, • Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally, • Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment, • A fantastic staff discount in US & UK restaurants If you'd like to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant business - apply today At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self, and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.

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  • Food Runner
    Food Runner
    6 days ago
    $8 hourly
    Part-time
    Shirlington, Arlington

    We are always looking for passionate, hospitality-driven, people-persons! Do you want to work in a diverse space, where you truly be yourself, that serves delicious food? As a food runner/expo, you will work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment where we want to see you succeed and ultimately grow, both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the vibe you're looking for, we hope you will apply! Pay: $8 an hour plus tip out from the servers/bar and To go/Online orders. You can make as much as $25 an hour with a guarantee that you will never make less than $17.50 per hour. COMPANY BENEFITS Busboys and Poets offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match 100% of 4% and 50% of the next 2% of contributions, 1 week sick leave per year, paid parental leave, a company paid life insurance policy, pet insurance and so much more! WHY WORK FOR US ++Join a diverse space:++ 81% of our total workforce identifies as a person of color, 45% of our total workforce identifies as female and 5% of our workforce identifies as a person with disabilities. Our executive team also represents gender diversity, ethnic diversity, sexual orientation, and more. Men and women equally represented as well as various cultural and religious backgrounds. We strive to provide an inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work. ++Grow with us:++ Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within to their existing role from line staff or from Front-of-House manager to Assistant or General Manager. Our entire Executive Team consists of existing employees who showed promise and were promoted into leadership positions. ++Work with latest technologies:++ Striving to be a leader in our industry, we utilize a broad spectrum of technologies including our tech forward training program, employee payroll system, a self-managed tip distribution system, an events and catering platform, inventory management system, our POS Toast and much more! ++Happy staff:++ Busboys and Poets is always looking for the next best way to engage with our staff. This includes raffles, anniversary boxes, an employee dedicated web-based forum and information site, blog and podcast. Job duties include but are not limited to: • Effectively communicate customer needs to line cooks and/or servers, • Expedite food and insure quality and standards are met in presentation of each food item, • Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from expo line to customers, • Serve food to customers and assist servers as needed, • Locate items requested by customers, • Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash, • Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments, to facilitate customer service, • Maintain adequate supplies of items such silverware, carry out containers, carry out bags, etc, • Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers, • Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors, • Serve ice water, coffee, or other beverages to patrons, • Other duties as assigned by management Qualifications: • Top tier communication and hospitality, • Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, • Must be able to work with a team, • Fluent (or semi-fluent) in Spanish is a plus! Physical Requirements: • Spend time bending or twisting the body, • Spend time lifting heavy weight, • Spend time standing on feet for long hours, • Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects/tools Busboys and Poets owns and operates 8 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington and Takoma with more on the horizon!

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  • Seasonal Ice Cream Server - Ballston
    Seasonal Ice Cream Server - Ballston
    9 days ago
    Full-time
    Ballston, Arlington

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring seasonal, part-time Scoopers to join our new Ballston ice cream shop in Arlington, VA. Our Scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors, bringing our high standards and hospitality to life in every guest interaction. We're looking for self-starters who thrive independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate brings positive energy, strong people skills and a genuine passion for ice cream! This position is SEASONAL and is directly tied to the peak demands of the summer months. The end date of employment is 10/07/2026 unless otherwise specified in the interview. Seasonal Part Time Scoopers at Van Leeuwen's scoop shops make $17.95 per hour + an average of an additional $9 per hour in tips! Tips are based on averages and subject to seasonal fluctuation.Our team members must have availability to work at least three shifts per week and be available to work past 12am. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality, • Able to scoop and serve guests all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards, • Serve as a Van Leeuwen Ambassador, educating guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings, • Prepare all fresh, house made menu items daily, • Accurately operate our Square POS System for a seamless guest checkout process, • Ability to become familiar with all food safety procedures and follow them as required, • Maintain store cleanliness, following proper sanitation guidelines, • Complete daily tasks, including stocking, inventory, and cleaning, • Follow Van Leeuwen's established safety, grooming, uniform, and employee conduct standards JOB REQUIREMENTS • Must be 18 years of age or older, • Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts, • Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards, • Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly, • Stand for extended periods of time regularly, • Walk up and down stairs regularly, • Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Available to work 3 days a weeks (including nights and weekends past 12 am), • Reliable, on time and ready for every shift, • Food handlers certificate required WHY VAN LEEUWEN? • Competitive Pay + Tips, • Flexible Scheduling, • Free Ice Cream (One menu-item while on shift), • Positive team environment, • Career development and growth opportunities, • Opportunity to be part of a growing, fun brand! Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Busser/Barback
    Busser/Barback
    6 days ago
    $7 hourly
    Part-time
    Shirlington, Arlington

    Busboys and Poets is a restaurant/bar/bookstore/event space/community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted and a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul. It is also a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide. We believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world. We are always looking for passionate, hospitality-driven, people-persons! Do you want to work in a diverse space, where you truly be yourself, that serves delicious food? As a busser/barback, you will work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment where we want to see you succeed and ultimately grow, both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the vibe you're looking for, we hope you will apply! Job Type: Variable Pay: $7.00 an hour plus tip out from the servers/bar. You can make as much as $25 an hour with a guarantee that you will never make less than $17.50 per hour. ++COMPANY BENEFITS++ Busboys and Poets offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of 100% of the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%, 1 week sick leave per year, paid parental leave, a company paid life insurance policy, pet insurance and so much more! WHY WORK FOR US ++ Join a diverse space: ++81% of our total workforce identifies as a person of color, 45% of our total workforce identifies as female and 5% of our workforce identifies as a person with disabilities. Our executive team also represents gender diversity, ethnic diversity, sexual orientation, and more. Men and women equally represented as well as various cultural and religious backgrounds. We strive to provide an inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work. ++ Grow with us: ++ Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within to their existing role from line staff or from Front-of-House manager to Assistant or General Manager. Our entire Executive Team consists of existing employees who showed promise and were promoted into leadership positions. ++ Work with latest technologies: ++ Striving to be a leader in our industry, we utilize a broad spectrum of technologies including our tech forward training program, employee payroll system, a self-managed tip distribution system, an events and catering platform, inventory management system, our POS Toast and much more! ++ Happy staff: ++ Busboys and Poets is always looking for the next best way to engage with our staff. This includes raffles, anniversary boxes, an employee dedicated web-based forum and information site, blog and podcast. Job duties include but are not limited to: • Wipe tables, bar or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths., • Set tables and bar with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies., • Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning as well as carrying dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to expo line., • Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash., • Maintain adequate supplies of items such as to-go materials, clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays. Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers., • Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons when required, • Fill beverage or ice dispensers, • Serve food to customers when food runners, bartenders or servers need assistance, • Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors. Qualifications: • Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, • Must be able to work with a team! Physical Requirements: • Spend time bending or twisting the body, • Spend time lifting heavy weight, • Spend time standing on feet for long hours, • Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects/tools Busboys and Poets owns and operates 8 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event, and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington, and Takoma with more on the horizon!

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  • Ice Cream Server - Ballston
    Ice Cream Server - Ballston
    9 days ago
    $17.95 hourly
    Full-time
    Ballston, Arlington

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring part-time Scoopers to join our new Ballston ice cream shop in Arlington, VA. Our Scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors, bringing our high standards and hospitality to life in every guest interaction. We're looking for self-starters who thrive independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate brings positive energy, strong people skills and a genuine passion for ice cream! Part Time Scoopers at Van Leeuwen's scoop shops make $17.95 per hour + an average of an additional $9 per hour in tips! Tips are based on averages and subject to seasonal fluctuation.Our team members must have availability to work at least three shifts per week and be available to work past 12am. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality, • Able to scoop and serve guests all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards, • Serve as a Van Leeuwen Ambassador, educating guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings, • Prepare all fresh, house made menu items daily, • Accurately operate our Square POS System for a seamless guest checkout process, • Ability to become familiar with all food safety procedures and follow them as required, • Maintain store cleanliness, following proper sanitation guidelines, • Complete daily tasks, including stocking, inventory, and cleaning, • Follow Van Leeuwen's established safety, grooming, uniform, and employee conduct standards JOB REQUIREMENTS • Must be 18 years of age or older, • Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts, • Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards, • Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly, • Stand for extended periods of time regularly, • Walk up and down stairs regularly, • Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Available to work 3 days a weeks (including nights and weekends past 12 am), • Reliable, on time and ready for every shift, • Food handlers certificate required WHY VAN LEEUWEN? • Competitive Pay + Tips, • Flexible Scheduling, • Free Ice Cream (One menu-item while on shift), • Positive team environment, • Career development and growth opportunities, • Opportunity to be part of a growing, fun brand! Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Hourly Range $17.95---$17.95 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Busser/Barback
    Busser/Barback
    6 days ago
    $10 hourly
    Part-time
    Northwest Washington, Washington

    Busboys and Poets is a restaurant/bar/bookstore/event space/community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted and a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul. It is also a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide. We believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world. We are always looking for passionate, hospitality-driven, people-persons! Do you want to work in a diverse space, where you truly be yourself, that serves delicious food? As a busser/barback, you will work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment where we want to see you succeed and ultimately grow, both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the vibe you're looking for, we hope you will apply! Job Type: Variable Pay: $10.00 an hour plus tip out from the servers/bar. You can make as much as $25 an hour with a guarantee that you will never make less than $17.50 per hour. ++COMPANY BENEFITS++ Busboys and Poets offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of 100% of the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%, 1 week sick leave per year, paid parental leave, a company paid life insurance policy, pet insurance and so much more! WHY WORK FOR US ++ Join a diverse space: ++81% of our total workforce identifies as a person of color, 45% of our total workforce identifies as female and 5% of our workforce identifies as a person with disabilities. Our executive team also represents gender diversity, ethnic diversity, sexual orientation, and more. Men and women equally represented as well as various cultural and religious backgrounds. We strive to provide an inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work. ++ Grow with us: ++ Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within to their existing role from line staff or from Front-of-House manager to Assistant or General Manager. Our entire Executive Team consists of existing employees who showed promise and were promoted into leadership positions. ++ Work with latest technologies: ++ Striving to be a leader in our industry, we utilize a broad spectrum of technologies including our tech forward training program, employee payroll system, a self-managed tip distribution system, an events and catering platform, inventory management system, our POS Toast and much more! ++ Happy staff: ++ Busboys and Poets is always looking for the next best way to engage with our staff. This includes raffles, anniversary boxes, an employee dedicated web-based forum and information site, blog and podcast. Job duties include but are not limited to: • Wipe tables, bar or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths., • Set tables and bar with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies., • Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning as well as carrying dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to expo line., • Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash., • Maintain adequate supplies of items such as to-go materials, clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays. Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers., • Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons when required, • Fill beverage or ice dispensers, • Serve food to customers when food runners, bartenders or servers need assistance, • Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors. Qualifications: • Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, • Must be able to work with a team! Physical Requirements: • Spend time bending or twisting the body, • Spend time lifting heavy weight, • Spend time standing on feet for long hours, • Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects/tools Busboys and Poets owns and operates 8 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event, and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington, and Takoma with more on the horizon!

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  • Seasonal Ice Cream Server - Old Town Alexandria
    Seasonal Ice Cream Server - Old Town Alexandria
    9 days ago
    Full-time
    Alexandria Historical District, Alexandria

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring seasonal, part-time Scoopers to join our new Old Town Alexandria ice cream shop in Alexandria, VA. Our Scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors, bringing our high standards and hospitality to life in every guest interaction. We're looking for self-starters who thrive independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate brings positive energy, strong people skills and a genuine passion for ice cream! This position is SEASONAL and is directly tied to the peak demands of the summer months. The end date of employment is 10/07/2026 unless otherwise specified in the interview. Seasonal Part Time Scoopers at Van Leeuwen's scoop shops make $17.95 per hour + an average of an additional $9 per hour in tips! Tips are based on averages and subject to seasonal fluctuation.Our team members must have availability to work at least three shifts per week and be available to work past 12am. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality, • Able to scoop and serve guests all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards, • Serve as a Van Leeuwen Ambassador, educating guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings, • Prepare all fresh, house made menu items daily, • Accurately operate our Square POS System for a seamless guest checkout process, • Ability to become familiar with all food safety procedures and follow them as required, • Maintain store cleanliness, following proper sanitation guidelines, • Complete daily tasks, including stocking, inventory, and cleaning, • Follow Van Leeuwen's established safety, grooming, uniform, and employee conduct standards JOB REQUIREMENTS • Must be 18 years of age or older, • Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts, • Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards, • Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly, • Stand for extended periods of time regularly, • Walk up and down stairs regularly, • Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Available to work 3 days a weeks (including nights and weekends past 12 am), • Reliable, on time and ready for every shift, • Food handlers certificate required WHY VAN LEEUWEN? • Competitive Pay + Tips, • Flexible Scheduling, • Free Ice Cream (One menu-item while on shift), • Positive team environment, • Career development and growth opportunities, • Opportunity to be part of a growing, fun brand! Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Server
    Server
    6 days ago
    $10 hourly
    Part-time
    Northwest Washington, Washington

    Please note that this salary range is accurate as of July 1st, 2024. It reflects our starting rate as well as the compensation for our most senior employees at this time. All positions will initially be offered at the entry-level rate, with consideration for annual increases based on performance assessments. Busboys and Poets is a restaurant/bar/bookstore/event space/community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted and a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul. It is also a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide. We believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world. We are always looking for passionate, hospitality-driven, people-persons! Do you want to serve delicious food in a diverse space where you truly be yourself? As a server, you will work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment where we want to see you succeed and ultimately grow, both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the vibe you're looking for, we hope you will apply! Job Type: Variable Our top servers are making between $25 and $30 an hour with a guarantee that you will never make less than $17.50 per hour. Base pay is $10 per hour + tips. COMPANY BENEFITS Busboys and Poets offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of 100% of the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%, 1 week sick leave per year, paid parental leave, a company paid life insurance policy, pet insurance and so much more! WHY WORK FOR US ++Join a diverse space:++ 81% of our total workforce identifies as a person of color, 45% of our total workforce identifies as female and 5% of our workforce identifies as a person with disabilities. Our executive team also represents gender diversity, ethnic diversity, sexual orientation, and more. Men and women equally represented as well as various cultural and religious backgrounds. We strive to provide an inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work. ++Grow with us:++Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within to their existing role from line staff or from Front-of-House manager to Assistant or General Manager. Our entire Executive Team consists of existing employees who showed promise and were promoted into leadership positions. ++Work with latest technologies:++ Striving to be a leader in our industry, we utilize a broad spectrum of technologies including our tech forward training program, employee payroll system, a self-managed tip distribution system, an events and catering platform, inventory management system, our POS Toast and much more! ++Happy staff:++ Busboys and Poets is always looking for the next best way to engage with our staff. This includes raffles, anniversary boxes, an employee dedicated web-based forum and information site, blog and podcast. Job duties include but are not limited to: • Guiding guests through menus while demonstrating a thorough knowledge of our items, • Taking accurate orders and working with other tribe members to serve food and beverages that exceed guest expectations, • Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages., • Provide excellent customer service with a smile! This includes 90 second greeting times, 3 minute-3 bite check in and closing down service by collecting payment and making it an experience that keeps guests coming back., • Assist in tasks to ensure a clean, sanitized, and safe restaurant including: bussing tables, rolling silverware, wiping down common surfaces, stocking service areas, mopping, restocking items, etc., • Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests, when needed. Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years of age in order to handle alcohol, • Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, • Must love talking to people! Busboys and Poets owns and operates 8 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington and Takoma with more on the horizon!

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  • Ice Cream Server - Old Town Alexandria
    Ice Cream Server - Old Town Alexandria
    9 days ago
    $17.95 hourly
    Full-time
    Alexandria Historical District, Alexandria

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring part-time Scoopers to join our new Old Town Alexandria ice cream shop in Alexandria, VA. Our Scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors, bringing our high standards and hospitality to life in every guest interaction. We're looking for self-starters who thrive independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate brings positive energy, strong people skills and a genuine passion for ice cream! Part Time Scoopers at Van Leeuwen's scoop shops make $17.95 per hour + an average of an additional $9 per hour in tips! Tips are based on averages and subject to seasonal fluctuation.Our team members must have availability to work at least three shifts per week and be available to work past 12am. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality, • Able to scoop and serve guests all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards, • Serve as a Van Leeuwen Ambassador, educating guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings, • Prepare all fresh, house made menu items daily, • Accurately operate our Square POS System for a seamless guest checkout process, • Ability to become familiar with all food safety procedures and follow them as required, • Maintain store cleanliness, following proper sanitation guidelines, • Complete daily tasks, including stocking, inventory, and cleaning, • Follow Van Leeuwen's established safety, grooming, uniform, and employee conduct standards JOB REQUIREMENTS • Must be 18 years of age or older, • Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts, • Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards, • Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly, • Stand for extended periods of time regularly, • Walk up and down stairs regularly, • Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Available to work 3 days a weeks (including nights and weekends past 12 am), • Reliable, on time and ready for every shift, • Food handlers certificate required WHY VAN LEEUWEN? • Competitive Pay + Tips, • Flexible Scheduling, • Free Ice Cream (One menu-item while on shift), • Positive team environment, • Career development and growth opportunities, • Opportunity to be part of a growing, fun brand! Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Hourly Range $17.95---$17.95 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Host
    Host
    6 days ago
    $17.95 hourly
    Part-time
    Northwest Washington, Washington

    Busboys and Poets is a restaurant/bar/bookstore/event space/community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted and a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul. It is also a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide. We believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world. We are always looking for passionate, hospitality-driven, people-persons! Do you want to serve delicious food in a diverse space where you truly be yourself? As a server, you will work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment where we want to see you succeed and ultimately grow, both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the vibe you're looking for, we hope you will apply! Job Type: Variable Pay Rate: $17.95 COMPANY BENEFITS Busboys and Poets offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match 100% of 4% and 50% of the next 2% of contributions, 1 week sick leave per year, paid parental leave, a company paid life insurance policy, pet insurance and so much more! WHY WORK FOR US ++Join a diverse space:++ 81% of our total workforce identifies as a person of color, 45% of our total workforce identifies as female and 5% of our workforce identifies as a person with disabilities. Our executive team also represents gender diversity, ethnic diversity, sexual orientation, and more. Men and women equally represented as well as various cultural and religious backgrounds. We strive to provide an inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work. ++Grow with us:++ Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within to their existing role from line staff or from Front-of-House manager to Assistant or General Manager. Our entire Executive Team consists of existing employees who showed promise and were promoted into leadership positions. ++Work with latest technologies:++ Striving to be a leader in our industry, we utilize a broad spectrum of technologies including our tech forward training program, employee payroll system, a self-managed tip distribution system, an events and catering platform, inventory management system, our POS Toast and much more! ++Happy staff:++ Busboys and Poets is always looking for the next best way to engage with our staff. This includes raffles, anniversary boxes, an employee dedicated web-based forum and information site, blog and podcast. Job duties include but are not limited to: • Serve as the initial point of contact for the restaurant, greeting each and every guest warmly, with a smile., • Provide guests with menus and seat them at tables or in waiting areas., • Receive and record patrons' dining reservations via company software, • Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed., • Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation., • Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls., • Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup., • Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary., • Support the food runner/expo for to-go orders, to include checking IDs and presenting over to-go orders to guests., • Collect payment when needed, • Other duties, as needed. Qualifications: • Must have a warm and inviting personality., • Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, • Must love talking to people! Busboys and Poets owns and operates 8 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington and Takoma with more on the horizon!

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  • Food Runner
    Food Runner
    6 days ago
    $10–$12 hourly
    Part-time
    Northwest Washington, Washington

    Please note that this salary range is accurate as of July 1st, 2024. It reflects our starting rate as well as the compensation for our most senior employees at this time. All positions will initially be offered at the entry-level rate, with consideration for annual increases based on performance assessments. We are always looking for passionate, hospitality-driven, people-persons! Do you want to work in a diverse space, where you truly be yourself, that serves delicious food? As a food runner/expo, you will work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment where we want to see you succeed and ultimately grow, both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the vibe you're looking for, we hope you will apply! Pay: $10.00 an hour plus tip out from the servers/bar and To go/Online orders. You can make as much as $25 an hour with a guarantee that you will never make less than $17.50 per hour. COMPANY BENEFITS Busboys and Poets offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of 100% of the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%, 1 week sick leave per year, paid parental leave, a company paid life insurance policy, pet insurance and so much more! WHY WORK FOR US ++Join a diverse space:++ 81% of our total workforce identifies as a person of color, 45% of our total workforce identifies as female and 5% of our workforce identifies as a person with disabilities. Our executive team also represents gender diversity, ethnic diversity, sexual orientation, and more. Men and women equally represented as well as various cultural and religious backgrounds. We strive to provide an inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work. ++Grow with us:++ Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within to their existing role from line staff or from Front-of-House manager to Assistant or General Manager. Our entire Executive Team consists of existing employees who showed promise and were promoted into leadership positions. ++Work with latest technologies:++ Striving to be a leader in our industry, we utilize a broad spectrum of technologies including our tech forward training program, employee payroll system, a self-managed tip distribution system, an events and catering platform, inventory management system, our POS Toast and much more! ++Happy staff:++ Busboys and Poets is always looking for the next best way to engage with our staff. This includes raffles, anniversary boxes, an employee dedicated web-based forum and information site, blog and podcast. Job duties include but are not limited to: • Effectively communicate customer needs to line cooks and/or servers, • Expedite food and insure quality and standards are met in presentation of each food item, • Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from expo line to customers, • Serve food to customers and assist servers as needed, • Locate items requested by customers, • Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash, • Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments, to facilitate customer service, • Maintain adequate supplies of items such silverware, carry out containers, carry out bags, etc, • Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers, • Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors, • Serve ice water, coffee, or other beverages to patrons, • Other duties as assigned by management Qualifications: • Top tier communication and hospitality, • Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, • Must be able to work with a team, • Fluent (or semi-fluent) in Spanish is a plus! Physical Requirements: • Spend time bending or twisting the body, • Spend time lifting heavy weight, • Spend time standing on feet for long hours, • Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects/tools Busboys and Poets owns and operates 8 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington and Takoma with more on the horizon!

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  • Bartender
    Bartender
    6 days ago
    $10 hourly
    Part-time
    Northwest Washington, Washington

    We are always looking for passionate, hospitality-driven, people-persons! Do you want to serve delicious food in a diverse space where you truly be yourself? As a bartender, you will work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment where we want to see you succeed and ultimately grow, both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the vibe you're looking for, we hope you will apply! Job Type: Variable Our top bartenders are making between $25 and $30 an hour with a guarantee that you will never make less than $17.50 per hour. Base pay is $10 an hour + tips! COMPANY BENEFITS Busboys and Poets offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of 100% of the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%, 1 week sick leave per year, paid parental leave, a company paid life insurance policy, pet insurance and so much more! WHY WORK FOR US ++Join a diverse space:++81% of our total workforce identifies as a person of color, 45% of our total workforce identifies as female and 5% of our workforce identifies as a person with disabilities. Our executive team also represents gender diversity, ethnic diversity, sexual orientation, and more. Men and women equally represented as well as various cultural and religious backgrounds. We strive to provide an inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work. ++Grow with us:++Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within to their existing role from line staff or from Front-of-House manager to Assistant or General Manager. Our entire Executive Team consists of existing employees who showed promise and were promoted into leadership positions. ++Work with latest technologies:++ Striving to be a leader in our industry, we utilize a broad spectrum of technologies including our tech forward training program, employee payroll system, a self-managed tip distribution system, an events and catering platform, inventory management system, our POS Toast and much more! ++Happy staff:++Busboys and Poets is always looking for the next best way to engage with our staff. This includes raffles, anniversary boxes, an employee dedicated web-based forum and information site, blog and podcast. Job duties include but are not limited to: • Setting up the bar daily or during transition for the PM shift, • Guiding guests through menus while demonstrating a thorough knowledge of our items, • Taking accurate orders and working with other tribe members to serve food and beverages that exceed guest expectations, • Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages., • Mixing alcoholic beverages and preparing coffee drinks such as lattes and signature drinks., • Provide excellent customer service with a smile! This includes 90 second greeting times, 3 minute-3 bite check in and closing down service by collecting payment and making it an experience that keeps guests coming back., • Assist in tasks to ensure a clean, sanitized, and safe restaurant including: washing dishes, glassware or other utensils, wiping down all surfaces on the bar and behind the bar, maintaining cleanliness overall and health and food service regulations behind the bar and for bar guests., • Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests, when needed., • Taking tables on the floor when bar service is slow or when staffing is short Qualifications: • Must be at least 21 years of age in order to serve alcohol, • General alcohol knowledge needed, • Previous experience bartending in a full service restaurant for at least a year, • Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, • Must love talking to people! Busboys and Poets owns and operates 9 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington and Takoma with more on the horizon!

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