Event Attendant - Tipped Cashier- Jazz in the Garden Summer Hiring

Compensation Amount:

17.95 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

Spend your Friday evenings in one of D.C.’s most vibrant summer settings. The Pavilion Café, managed by Guest Services, is seeking energetic and reliable team members to support Jazz in the Garden, a highly attended seasonal concert series set in the Sculpture Garden.

This role is ideal for those looking to pick up consistent weekly evening hours in a fast-paced, social environment, while earning competitive hourly pay plus tips.

Job Description:

Schedule

• •Fridays 4:00 PM – 9:30PM
• •Seasonal role running May 22 through August 14 (based on concert schedule)
• •Consistent weekly shifts with a set schedule

Why This Role Stands Out

• •Competitive hourly rate ($17.95/hour) + shared tips
• •Work alongside a high-energy team during one of D.C.’s most popular summer events
• •Gain experience in hospitality, events, and guest service
• •Ideal for those seeking a steady, one-day-per-week commitment
• •Lively outdoor setting with music, food, and a dynamic crowd each week

• About the Event
• Jazz in the Garden brings thousands of guests each week to enjoy live music, food, and beverages in a unique outdoor setting. Upcoming performances include:

• •May 22 – Oh He Dead
• •May 29 – The Fly Birds
• •June 12 – The Fly Birds
• •June 19 – Georgia Heers
• •June 26 – Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars
• •July 10 – Garry Burnside
• •July 17 – Joe Pug
• •July 24 – Red Baraat
• •July 31 – Eric Byrd Trio
• •August 7 – The Honey Dewdrops
• •August 14 – Brass Queens

( No concerts June 5 or July 3 )

• Position Overview
• Cashiers and attendants are cross-trained to support multiple areas including:

• •Register and cash handling
• •Beverage and food service
• •Guest interaction and service support
• •Maintaining clean and organized service areas

Key Responsibilities

• •Accurately process transactions and handle cash
• •Provide friendly, efficient service to a high volume of guests
• •Maintain a clean and organized workstation
• •Support team operations across service areas as needed
• •Uphold safety, sanitation, and service standards

Qualifications

• •Strong communication and customer service skills
• •Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• •Basic math and cash handling ability
• •Professional appearance and positive attitude
• •Ability to stand for extended periods and work outdoors

Physical Requirements

• •Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• •Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
• •Comfortable working in varying weather conditions

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.