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Find the best restaurant and bar jobs in DC!

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GAIN FLEXIBILITY AND SECURITY IN YOUR RESTAURANT CAREER

Quickly and easily apply to the nation’s top hospitality jobs. Find and apply for temp service jobs, bar tending gigs, and catering gigs in your area.
Book shifts to fill in your schedule, earn extra income, and network with hospitality businesses in your area.
Build or upload your resume. Stay organized with messaging, interview scheduling, and calendar features.

how it works

Download the App

Once you're in, select the jobs you are interested in working, how far you're willing to travel, and set up payment easily from the Shifts tab.

Create a Profile

Let employers know your skills by creating a brief profile with a photo, your work history, and any certifications.

Apply Like Normal

Browse Poached for shifts available in your area, or apply to shift invites we match you to based on your preferences. You can update your preferences any time in the app.

WORKERS like you said...

Working through Poached has allowed me to keep an open schedule while job hunting. Their representatives are easy to get ahold of, and direct deposit makes payments easy!

Jasmine Jeffery

Poached was a great way for me to find work after moving to a new city. I was able to have a week of work scheduled before I made my move, and managed to turn shifts into a full-time position.

AJ Edmunds

I’m so grateful for this opportunity through Poached, it landed me a more permanent gig at Olympia Provisions. Thank you for all your help.

Declan Greene

Fast & Fair Pay

We negotiate with employers to get you a fair hourly rate. You’ll always know what a shift pays right from the start, and we pay you first — THEN bill the customer. We deposit your earnings directly within 48 hours! No fees or charges to you.

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