White House Reception Waitperson (patio server — State Dinner)

A career White House reception staffer who performs discreet hospitality duties across formal and informal settings. The Reception Waitperson circulates among officials and guests, delivering beverages and light fare while maintaining professional neutrality. In the processed material they service an outdoor patio—offering tomato juice and checking whether the group is ready to order—reinforcing their role as a steady, background presence who sustains the daily rituals that allow senior staff to focus on political work without logistical distraction.