Lead Server

Northern Lights Taverna; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A free shift meal

Opportunities to grow

Job summary

Northern Lights Taverna in Minnesota seeks a Front of House Lead to guide the team, ensure smooth shifts, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a busy family-owned setting.

Join a restaurant blending Greek and Mexican-inspired cuisine, with opportunities to train staff, manage opening/closing duties, and grow with the team in Duluth, MN.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of serving experience.
• Bartending experience is a big plus.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent communication with FOH and kitchen teams.
• Experience training and coaching new staff.
• Ability to delegate tasks and follow up.
• Manage opening/closing duties and upkeep of front of house.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-of-house team during your shift, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service.
• Serve guests and bartend as needed.
• Address challenges quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Maintain open communication with the kitchen to enhance guest experience.
• Keep ownership informed about successes and areas for improvement after each shift.
• Assist in training and coaching new front-of-house employees.
• Oversee opening and closing duties and keep front-of-house clean and organized.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Guest service

Staff training

Delegation

Team coordination

Bartending

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lead Server!

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable dining experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and leadership go hand in hand? We’re a new restaurant blending Greek and Mexican-inspired cuisine, and we’re looking for a Front of House Lead to help us build something special. If you’re ready to grow with a family-owned business and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As our Front of House Lead, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every shift runs seamlessly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the front-of-house team during your shift, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service.
• Acting as the go-to problem solver under pressure, addressing challenges quickly and effectively.
• Maintaining open communication with the kitchen to enhance the guest experience.
• Keeping management and ownership informed about successes and areas for improvement after each shift.
• Bartending as needed (experience preferred) and serving guests (experience required).
• Assisting in training and coaching new front of house employees
• Overseeing that opening and closing responsibilities are tended to, ensuring side work is being done in slow times, and maintain cleanliness and organization in the front of house.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• At least 3 years of experience in a serving role (bartending experience is a big plus!).
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with both the front-of-house and kitchen teams.
• Experience delegating tasks to others, and following up to make sure tasks were completed to standard.

Why Join Us?

We’re more than just a restaurant—we’re a family. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• A free shift meal to keep you fueled and ready to tackle the day.
• Opportunities to grow within our family-owned business as we establish ourselves in the community.

Our Culture and Values

We’re all about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both our guests and our team. As a new restaurant, we value collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for great food and hospitality. Joining us means being part of a supportive team that’s excited to grow together.