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Costco

Any Position

Dulles, VA

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Food Service Assistant * Stocker * Service Deli Assistant * Gas Station Attendant * Member Service Assistant * Tire Installer * Cashier For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We ...

Elior North America

Retail Manager

Bowie, MD · On-site

As an assistant food service director, you will have the opportunity to assist with overseeing all culinary, safety and sanitation, and operations functions for the account. What you'll be doing:

Elior North America

Retail Manager

Bowie, MD · On-site

As an assistant food service director, you will have the opportunity to assist with overseeing all culinary, safety and sanitation, and operations functions for the account. What you'll be doing:

Elior-Collegiate-Dining

Retail Manager

Bowie, MD · On-site

$60K/yr

As an assistant food service director, you will have the opportunity to assist with overseeing all culinary, safety and sanitation, and operations functions for the account. What you'll be doing:

The Trillium

Server Support

Mclean, VA

Responsible for set-up and cleaning of the Dining Room while maintaining or exceeding hospitality and service standards. Assist food servers with dining services to Residents as needed. ESSENTIAL ...

The Trillium

Dining Room Server

Mclean, VA · On-site

$13.25 - $17/hr

Responsible for set-up and cleaning of the Dining Room while maintaining or exceeding hospitality and service standards. Assist food servers with dining services to Residents as needed. ESSENTIAL ...

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What is an assistant food?

Assistant Food positions typically refer to roles in the food service industry where individuals support the preparation, serving, and clean-up of food and beverages. These roles may include tasks such as assisting chefs in the kitchen, helping with food plating, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring customer service standards are met. Assistant Food staff are often employed in restaurants, cafeterias, catering companies, and other food service establishments. Their work is essential for efficient kitchen and dining operations, and positions may offer opportunities to learn culinary skills and advance within the industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an assistant food?

To thrive as an Assistant Food Service Worker, you need basic food preparation skills, attention to hygiene, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and food safety certifications such as ServSafe are typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills help you excel in fast-paced environments and provide excellent customer service. These competencies ensure efficient operations, compliance with health standards, and a positive dining experience for customers.

What are common challenges faced by an assistant food and beverage manager, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Food and Beverage Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating between kitchen and service staff, managing inventory efficiently, and handling guest complaints. Effective communication and strong organizational skills can help in streamlining operations and ensuring guest satisfaction. Regular training sessions and clear protocols for inventory tracking also minimize errors and shortages. Building positive relationships with team members and maintaining flexibility during busy periods are key strategies for overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Assistant Food vs Kitchen Assistant?

AspectAssistant FoodKitchen Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; food safety certifications often preferredHigh school diploma; food safety certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, catering services, food production facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, catering kitchens
Employer & Industry UsageFood service establishments, hospitality industryFood service establishments, hospitality industry
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level food service rolesCommonly compared with Assistant Food for support roles in kitchens

The main difference between Assistant Food and Kitchen Assistant lies in their specific roles within the food service industry. Assistant Food typically involves supporting food preparation, handling ingredients, and assisting chefs, while Kitchen Assistants focus on general kitchen support tasks like cleaning, prep work, and maintaining hygiene. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but Assistant Food roles often involve more direct food handling and preparation tasks.

What are the most commonly searched types of Food jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Food jobs in Washington are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Assistant Food jobs?

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Infographic showing various Assistant Food job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Washington, DC • On-site

B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
Traveler Accommodation • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Groupexternal

$54K - $73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Steeped in rich history and surrounded by the most iconic institutions of our nation, The Hay-Adams is the downtown Washington, D.C. hotel for discerning guests. Enveloped by views of the White House, St. John's Church, and the scenic Lafayette Park, the 5-star accommodations at The Hay-Adams are the embodiment of refined residence. Marked by Washington, D.C.'s most accommodating amenities and dedicated services, The Hay-Adams is the boutique hotel of choice for the modern luxury traveler. The Hay-Adams offers an exceptional guest experience that goes beyond a good night's sleep.

Position Overview:
Assist in the organization, management and administration of all operational aspects for the Food and Beverage Outlets. Oversees guest and employee satisfaction and maintaining the Hay-Adams leading quality standards.
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
 
1.       Manage all aspects of the Food & Beverage operation to deliver high level of guest satisfaction and superior services to guests.
2.       Assist in scheduling reservations and parties or special events in Lafayette, Off the Record, and the Private Dining Room. Ensure that all aspects are communicated to the Culinary team and to all other managers in the Food & Beverage department to ensure all details are correctly maintained.
3.       Manage reservations booking system with the host staff, ensuring accuracy of all guest reservations and shift reservations. Assist Host with greeting and seating guests during peak times of operation in Lafayette.
4.       Organize all documentation for shift work on a daily basis including pre-shift reports, daily training topics, shift floor plan, requisitions for beverage, food and sundries and manage labor on a daily basis through the Kronos time management system.
5.       Ensure all staff are meeting all established standards of service through ongoing and recurrent training systems
6.       Monitor and test service skills of staff, retrain and reinforce all standards on food and quality and service details daily. Provide feedback and appraisals as necessary.
7.       Monitor and maintain cleanliness of dining rooms and work areas; communicate issues of safety, cleanliness or malfunctions to appropriate departments; manage maintenance/safety issues to completion.
8.       Supervise the room service area in order to attract, retain, and motivate the employees
9.       Ensure optimal level of service, quality, and hospitality are provided to guest.
10.   Regularly review house counts, forecast and VIP list and maintain the confidentiality of the hotel and its guests
11.   Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the amenity set-up and delivery
12.   Participate in offering new ideas to rejuvenate the amenity program
13.   Ensure that hospitality suites are being set up, serviced and broken down in a timely manner and according to instructions
14.   Ensure all staff are meeting all established standards of service
15.   Monitor and maintain cleanliness of In-Room Dining areas and work areas
16.   Plan and conduct meetings for outlets on a monthly basis to ensure staff is correctly communicated with and that staff are consistently trained and well-motivated. Attend interdepartmental meetings to ensure good cross communication between departments.
17.   Assist in the development of marketing initiatives, menu items, and other items to stimulate growth in sales for each outlet and a variety of latest market developments.
18.   Be aware of and assist to control current budgeted and forecasted revenues, payroll, and product costs.
19.   Ensure all current Accounting and Human Resources policies are being adhered to. Report any issues or grievances to the Director of Restaurants and or Human Resources.
20.   Assist in maintaining all Micros programming for food and beverage outlets.
21.   Perform any other reasonable duties as required and directed.
22.   The Hay Adams Handbook, the Departmental Standard Operating Manual and out policies and procedures are part of this Job Description.
 
 
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management/Restaurant Management preferred or equivalent experience; Two to Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of food service operations and a variety of styles of services.
License/Certification: Must be able to obtain any/all locally required licenses/certifications that relate to the job being performed such as TIPS or ServeSafe food safety certifications.
 
Basic Expectations:  This position is one of very high guest contact and position profile, as such, all established standards of excellence must be always maintained, and every effort must be made to meet and/or exceed all guest expectations or requests.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:  This position supervises all hourly employees in the Food and Beverage outlets and is responsible for assisting in the administrative tasks related to the outlets.

Language Skills:  Must have good working knowledge of the English language - ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests and other employees of the organization.
 
Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurements, volume and distance.
 
Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
 
Physical Ability:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
$65,000 - $65,000 a year

The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.  Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more 

The Hay-Adams is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

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