Lead Server

Lake Seminole Square; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

DailyPay

Referral program

Scholarship opportunities

Employee discounts (including Bistro)

Free meals

Use of gym and indoor pool

PTO & paid holidays

Life insurance

Short- & long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee-led committees

Paid training

Job summary

Freedom Village Holland is hiring a Lead Server to assist the Catering and Dining Room Manager in daily operations, ensuring courteous seating and high-quality service for residents and guests in a senior living community.

This full-time role requires leadership, staff training, and overseeing dining room appearance, coordinating seating, scheduling, on‑the‑job training, and maintaining POS knowledge. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years Lead Server/Trainer experience in fine dining, club, hotel, or similar environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Availability to work any of the 7 days per week.
• Ability to interpret menus, answer questions, and coordinate meal service.
• Ability to work professionally with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• State-required health and/or alcohol compliance card.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining room appearance including tables, chairs, floors, lighting, and server stations.
• Coordinate seating for residents and guests.
• Schedule stations and work assignments for servers.
• Provide on-the-job training, including workplace safety procedures.
• Record meal counts, reservations, and additional charges.
• Maintain full knowledge of POS system.
• Assign pre- and post-shift side work.
• Assign servers to work stations.
• Wait tables and provide beverage/bar service as needed.
• Participate in cost-control measures.
• Check supplies (linens, carry-out goods, etc.).
• Report maintenance or equipment issues to appropriate departments.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu interpretation

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS System

Job description

• Assist the Catering and Dining Room Manager with daily operations
• Ensure efficient, courteous seating and service for residents and guests
• Maintain the appearance, organization, and readiness of dining areas and server stations
• Provide leadership, training, and support to dining room staff
• Uphold hospitality and wellness standards that define the Freedom Village experience

Lead Server – Freedom Village Holland

Currently Hiring: Full‑time

Pay: $16.25 per hour

About the Role

• Assist the Catering and Dining Room Manager with daily operations
• Ensure efficient, courteous seating and service for residents and guests
• Maintain the appearance, organization, and readiness of dining areas and server stations
• Provide leadership, training, and support to dining room staff
• Uphold hospitality and wellness standards that define the Freedom Village experience

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee dining room appearance including tables, chairs, floors, lighting, and server stations
• Coordinate seating for residents and guests
• Schedule stations and work assignments for servers
• Provide on‑the‑job training, including workplace safety procedures
• Record meal counts, reservations, and additional charges
• Maintain full knowledge of POS system
• Assign pre‑ and post‑shift side work
• Assign servers to work stations
• Wait tables and provide beverage/bar service as needed
• Participate in cost‑control measures
• Check supplies (linens, carry‑out goods, etc.)
• Report maintenance or equipment issues to appropriate departments
• Attend in‑service training and education sessions
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years Lead Server/Trainer experience in fine dining, club, hotel, or similar environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Availability to work any of the 7 days per week
• Ability to interpret menus, answer questions, and coordinate meal service
• Ability to work professionally with residents, families, visitors, and staff
• State‑required health and/or alcohol compliance card

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Warm, hospitality‑driven dining culture
• Strong teamwork and supportive leadership
• Opportunities to train, lead, and grow professionally
• Beautiful community near downtown Holland and Lake Michigan
• Part of Life Care Services (LCS), a national senior living leader

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (FT & PT)
• DailyPay (access earnings early)
• Referral program
• Scholarship opportunities
• Employee discounts (including Bistro)
• Free meals
• Use of gym and indoor pool
• PTO & paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Short‑ & long‑term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee‑led committees
• Paid training

Work Setting

• Senior living community
• Hospitality‑focused dining environment
• Fast‑paced, resident‑centered service