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Lead Server
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What they do
A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.
$33,758 / year median in Virginia
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Lead Server
Joon
8045 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA
Full/Part Time
- Hourly ($5.
00) plus tips
Expires:
Sep 20, 2026 407 people viewed
Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details
Restaurant Details:
Voted by readers of Washingtonian Magazine as their "Favorite Restaurant in Virginia" and named by New York Times as one of the Top 50 Restaurants in America. Joon's first-class hospitality experience represents Middle Eastern cuisine and Persian hospitality at its finest by offering guests a seat at our dinner table to taste incredible flavors and contagious energy synonymous with the cuisine and history. Guests can enjoy an elevated dining experience in a sophisticated setting from world-renowned Persian cookbook author and Executive Chef, Najmieh Batmanglij.
Job Summary:
The Lead Server plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest level of service in the restaurant.
As a team leader on the floor, the Lead Server coordinates between guests, servers, Support,
and kitchen to guarantee seamless service and memorable dining experiences. The ideal
candidate is polished, professional, and passionate about delivering exceptional service and
special experiences. They are a consummate team player, able to lead by example, and remain
positive throughout service to all team members. Able to assist or lead in opening and closing
duties when needed
Duties:
- Continues to execute exceptional service for guests in dedicated section
- Moves throughout dining room to monitor and support service execution
- Observes Server and Support performance, able to weigh in to Manager requests for
feedback on team performance - Contributes to service improvement initiatives
- Maintains general knowledge of FOH operations, and ongoing expertise in
food and beverage - Able to assist or lead in opening and closing duties when needed
Requirements:
- Previous experience as Captain or Lead Server required
- Must be available to work on Sundays
- Familiarity with fine dining etiquette
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills to interact with customers and team members effectively
- Proficiency in Toast
- Willingness to learn and adapt to restaurant procedures and standards
- Flexible schedule, especially on weekends
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Expected hours: 30
- 40 per week Potential to Make Six Figures
- based on performance!
Benefits:
Hourly Rate + Monthly Minimum Met (rate dependent on proven experience and pay rate)
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Food provided Ability to
Commute:
Tyons, VA 22182 (Required)
Free Uber from Tysons Corner Metro to Joon!
Compensation Details Compensation:
Hourly ($5.00) plus tips
Estimated Weekly Tips:
$1,900.00
Benefits & Perks:
Dining Discounts Required Skills Leadership Team Coordination Customer Service Excellence Attention to Detail Problem Solving Adaptability Time Management Interpersonal Skills