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Lead Server
Omakase Room by Tadayoshi
14th & G, 699 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Omakase Room by Tadayoshi hiring Lead Server in Washington, DC

Omakase Room by Tadayoshi hiring Lead Server in Washington, DC

Lead Server

Omakase Room by TadayoshiMore Info

14th & G, 699 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($17.95) plus tips
Expired: Oct 25, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details
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.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($17.95) plus tips


Required Skills

Passion for Sushi and Japanese Culture

Ability to Create a Positive Guest Experience

Leadership Skills

Mentorship Abilities

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Time Management Skills

Adaptability to Different Service Styles

Strong interpersonal skills

Cultural Awareness

Customer Service Orientation

Problem Solving Skills

Physical Stamina

Commitment to Professional Development

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

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Part of The Group NYC

Omakase Room is opening soon in the heart of DC-Metro! Located under La Grande Boucherie, experience the art of Japanese sushi.

Omakase Room represents the ultimate offerings in exquisite Japanese cuisine and an intimate experience of Japanese tradition and culture.