About Colonial Williamsburg:
From our Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg’s mission “that the
future may learn from the past” is part of everything we do. The Colonial
Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational institution
welcoming guests to the world’s largest living history museum which brings the
past to life through museum theater, 18th-century trades, historic sites, and
more. The Foundation also includes two world-class art museums, featuring the
nation’s premier folk art collection, plus the best in British and American fine
and decorative arts from 1670–1840. The Colonial Williamsburg Company boasts a
rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world
with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guest homes,
food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa & fitness center.
Who We Are
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private,
not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and
operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our
mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and
restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage,
inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that
occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation. Today,
Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The
Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original
buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th
century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary
research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed
interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The
Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace
Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a
renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library. Additionally,
Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the
Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Giffin Hotel, the
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the
Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site
restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience
with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg
and another 20 million engage with us digitally.
Essential Duties:
* Serve guests food and beverages in the manner and style of an 18th-century
eating establishment.
* Describe and explain 18th-century taverns to guests.
* Process orders through Point-of-Sale system.
Requirements:
* Must be at least 18 years of age due to Virginia A.B.C. § 4.1-307
* Previous restaurant server experience or guest relations experience
* Demonstrated excellent public contact skills
* Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: (1) standing,
stooping, and bending; (2) lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 pounds; (3)
extensive use of stairs
* Ability to (1) maintain standard expectations listed below; (2) work under
pressure; (3) adhere to 18th century dress code
* Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a current
Williamsburg James City County food handler’s card and TIPS® certification;
applicants with an active card and certification should be prepared to
present both during the interview process
Expectations:
Maintain an upbeat attitude and a positive, enthusiastic mindset.
* Greet guests, employees, managers, and supervisors with a warm smile and
friendly demeanor.
* Always treat everyone with respect and work cooperatively with colleagues and
management.
* Ensure timely arrival at work according to your scheduled hours.
* Adhere to established uniform and appearance policies.
* Perform assigned tasks accurately and on time.
In accordance with Virginia A.B.C. § 4.1-225 Colonial Williamsburg prohibits
employment of anyone in an alcohol serving position who has been convicted of a
felony, any crime involving moral turpitude (lying, cheating, or stealing), or a
drug-related offense within the past five (5) years.