Lead Server

Job Details

Omakase Room - DC is seeking an experienced  Lead   Server   to join our intimate team in Washington-DC .  A successful server is someone who is passionate about sushi, sake, Japanese culture, and philosophy, and more importantly, one that can create a positive and impressionable guest experience. The ability to speak in Japanese is preferred!

Job Summary

The Lead Server is responsible for providing polished, personalized omakase-style service while also acting as a floor leader. This includes supporting the FOH team during setup and breakdown, leading service execution, ensuring proper pacing with the chef’s counter, and assisting management with training and development of staff.

Qualifications

Minimum 2–3 years of serving experience in fine dining, preferably in Japanese or omakase / tasting-menu settings

At least 2+ years of leadership or mentorship experience in hospitality (Lead Server, Captain, or equivalent)

Strong knowledge of sushi, sake, wine, and Japanese culinary traditions

Ability to time service seamlessly with chef pacing and multi-course menus

Fluent in English; Japanese language skills are a strong plus

Polished personal presentation with professional communication skills

Must be able to walk, stand, and bend for long periods, and lift up to 30 lbs

Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Must be eligible to work in the United States

The Group Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind : We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at The Group Hospitality are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, […], family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.