Culinary Server Lead: Team Coverage & Guest Experience

Lifespace Communities; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities is seeking a Culinary Server Lead for Wesley Court in Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on directing daily dining operations, mentoring staff, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in food service, with a High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate degree is preferred. Join a mission-driven team delivering meaningful, person-centered service to residents.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct daily coverage to complete all work assignments; replace absent staff to ensure proper daily workload coverage.
• Orient new team members on department procedures; teach proper use of department equipment.
• Welcome residents and guests; coordinate seating and greet them professionally and courteously, with high engagement.
• Accurately take resident and guest orders and enter menu selections into POS or similar system.
• Facilitate to-go/take-out orders.
• Audit each server's side job assignment for completeness and provide ongoing feedback.
• Fill room service orders, expedite delivery, and retrieve room service trays after dining.
• Clear tables during and after dining; arrange settings efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

POS system

Job description

Lifespace Communities is seeking a Culinary Server Lead for Wesley Court in Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on directing daily dining operations, mentoring staff, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in food service, with a High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate degree is preferred. Join a mission-driven team delivering meaningful, person-centered service to residents.