Culinary Lead: Elevate Resident Dining & Team

Lifespace Communities; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,491,000 - 62,601,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities in Austin, TX is hiring for a Culinary Server Lead. The role focuses on directing daily dining operations, ensuring proper staff coverage, and delivering high-quality resident experiences in a senior living environment.

The position requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Join Lifespace’s mission-driven team and lead a skilled culinary staff at Querencia at Barton Creek.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Two to three years applicable experience in culinary service.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily coverage to complete all work assignments.
• Replace absent or reassign team members to ensure proper coverage.
• Orient new team members on department procedures.
• Teach proper use of department equipment.
• Welcome residents and guests to the culinary venue and coordinate seating.
• Greet residents and guests professionally and promptly.
• Provide a high level of resident and guest engagement.
• Accurately take resident and guest orders and enter into POS system.
• Facilitate to-go/take-out orders.
• Audit server side job assignments for completeness before dismissal.
• Communicate ongoing performance feedback.
• Fill room service orders and expedite delivery; retrieve trays after dining.
• Clear tables during and after residents dine.
• Arrange table settings appropriately and efficiently.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Two to three years applicable experience

Job description

Lifespace Communities in Austin, TX is hiring for a Culinary Server Lead. The role focuses on directing daily dining operations, ensuring proper staff coverage, and delivering high-quality resident experiences in a senior living environment.

The position requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Join Lifespace’s mission-driven team and lead a skilled culinary staff at Querencia at Barton Creek.