Culinary Lead - Elevate Senior Living Dining Experience

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

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.