Lead Server

LCS; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

DailyPay

Referral program

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Life Care Services (LCS) seeks a Lead Server for Freedom Village Holland to support the Catering and Dining Room Manager in daily operations. You will help seat residents and guests, train staff, and uphold hospitality standards in a dynamic senior living setting.

This full-time role requires leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage dining room activities, including POS use and cost-control measures. Enjoy a hospitality-driven environment near Holland and Lake Michigan.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Staff training

Customer service

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

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