Culinary Lead

Friendship Village of South Hills; United States; On-site; USD 2,086,000 - 2,867,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities in Upper St Clair, PA is seeking a Culinary Server Lead to join our Assisted Living Community, delivering high‑quality dining experiences with a compassionate, guest‑centered approach.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of applicable experience and a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is a plus. You will lead daily dining operations, train and cover staff, and ensure resident and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• Two to three years applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily coverage to complete all work assignments
• Replace absent or reassign team members to ensure proper daily workload coverage
• Orient new team members on department procedures
• Teach proper use of all department equipment
• Welcome residents and guests and coordinate seating
• Greet residents and guests in a professional, courteous manner
• Provide high level resident and guest engagement
• Accurately take orders and enter into POS or similar system
• Facilitate to-go/take-out orders
• Audit server side job assignments before dismissal
• Communicate ongoing performance feedback
• Fill room service orders and expedite delivery
• Clear tables during and after dining
• Arrange table settings efficiently

Skills

Two to three years experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Community: Friendship Village of South Hills Address: 1290 Boyce Road Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania 15241

Pay Range $15.14-$20.81+ Hourly

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission.

Join our outstanding Culinary Leadership team as our new Culinary Server Lead today! Lead in our Assisted Living Community

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily coverage to complete all work assignments
• replace any absent or reassign team members to ensure there is proper coverage to cover daily workload.
• Orient new team members on department procedures.
• Teach team members the proper use of all department equipment.
• Welcome residents and guests to the culinary venue and coordinate seating location
• Greet residents and guests in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Provide a high level of resident and guest engagement
• Accurately take resident and guest orders, entering menu selections into a point-of-sale or similar tracking electronic system.
• Facilitate the to go/take-out orders.
• Audit each server’s side job assignment for completeness prior to dismissing.
• And communicate on‑going performance feedback.
• Fill room service menu orders and expedite delivery and ensure all room service trays are retrieved at conclusion of dining time.
• Clear tables during and after residents and guests have concluded dining.
• Arrange table settings appropriately and efficiently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, Associate degree preferred.
• Two to three years applicable experience.

Company Overview

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To learn more about how our communities serve our residents, please visit lifespacecommunities.com