Lead Server

Experience Senior Living; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k with employer matching

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Experience Senior Living is seeking a Lead Server to join our dining team in Lone Tree, Colorado. You will deliver exceptional service in a fine dining atmosphere and work closely with leadership to keep residents satisfied with meals and dining programs.

This role requires strong communication, teamwork, and time management, with a compensation of $14.79/hour plus service charges and tips, guaranteed minimum $20/hour. Benefits and growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a fine dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs
• Set tables in accordance with ESL standards
• Serve residents and guest's beverages as requested
• Review daily menu with residents
• Takes and delivers accurate meal orders to residents and guests
• Remove used or soiled plates, utensils, glasses, linen from the dining room as needed
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals
• When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options
• Clean and sanitize carpet, tables, chairs, condiment containers, and equipment used in the dining room
• Communicate resident likes and dislikes to Director of Culinary Services for menu planning purposes and resident satisfaction
• Create a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among all staff
• Attend Pre-Meal stand up held for all dining and kitchen staff
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

The Experience Senior Living Team is comprised of dynamic professionals that are fueled by their passion to empower people as they grow older to live life to the fullest. They are creators, architects, nurses, researchers, programmers, marketers, facilitators, developers, investors, and caregivers, all focused on making a positive impact on the lives of residents, their families and team members.

We are looking for a Lead Server to join our amazing team!

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a fine dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs
• Set tables in accordance with ESL standards
• Serve residents and guest's beverages as requested
• Review daily menu with residents
• Takes and delivers accurate meal orders to residents and guests
• Remove used or soiled plates, utensils, glasses, linen from the dining room as needed
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals
• When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options
• Clean and sanitize carpet, tables, chairs, condiment containers, and equipment used in the dining room
• Communicate resident likes and dislikes to Director of Culinary Services for menu planning purposes and resident satisfaction
• Create a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among all staff
• Attend Pre-Meal stand up held for all dining and kitchen staff
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees

Benefits

• We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.

Compensation: $14.79/hour plus service charges and tips with a guaranteed minimum of $20/hour.

Application Deadline: We anticipate reviewing applications through August 31st, 2026.