Lead Server

Brandon Wilde; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance (FT)

DailyPay (earnings access)

Referral program

Scholarship opportunities

Employee discounts (including Bistro)

Free meals

Gym and indoor pool access

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 support the Catering and Dining Room Manager with daily operations in a senior living setting.

The role entails ensuring courteous seating, maintaining dining area readiness, and training staff, with strong emphasis on hospitality and resident service. Position is full-time, located in Holland, MI, with comprehensive benefits.

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

• 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

Availability

Menu interpretation

Meal service coordination

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma

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