Lead Server

The Bristal Assisted Living; Village of Lake Grove (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living in New York seeks a friendly, professional Lead Server to deliver chef-prepared cuisine with a country club dining experience. You will lead waitstaff, ensure meals are served promptly and courteously, and help create a warm, compassionate atmosphere for residents.

Responsibilities include scheduling support, station assignments, maintaining dining room and safety standards, logging guest checks, and assisting with events.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in dining service or restaurant setting is preferred.
• Ability to train and motivate waitstaff to provide high-quality service.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines and sanitary standards.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign dining room staff across shifts.
• Maintain dining room systems and ensure smooth service during meals.
• Monitor food delivery, table satisfaction, and bussing procedures.
• Log guest checks and oversee cleanliness of dining room and kitchen areas.
• Participate in offsite events and special onsite events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Dining Room Manager or Director of Food Service.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

One of the strengths that sets The Bristal apart as a luxury assisted living community is our chef-prepared cuisine and the country club dining experience we provide three times a day. We are seeking a friendly, professional, organized and, above all, compassionate Lead Server with the kind, patient and cheerful spirit to deliver on that exceptional experience. You know the satisfied feeling you get at an upscale restaurant when the servers do an excellent job? That’s because they’ve been trained and led well in performing promptly, accurately and courteously at all times. That’s the same feeling we wish our residents to have every day, and as the Lead Server of the Waitstaff, your performance is key to making that happen. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring all meals are served and presented in accordance with the guidelines established by the Director of Food Service. The loving care, attention and great customer service you bring to the dining experience are fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Helping the Dining Room Manager prepare work schedules for Dining Room personnel
• Assigning waitstaff and bus staff to their stations on each shift
• Ensuring all dining room systems are functional before, during and after meals
• Monitoring food delivery, table satisfaction and bussing procedures continually
• Maintaining safety standards at all times
• Logging records of guest checks
• Overseeing cleanliness of dining room and kitchen areas assigned to waitstaff
• Participating in offsite events, holiday parties and special onsite events
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Dining Room Manager or Director of Food Service

Must be able to work at least one weekend day per week (Tues–Sat or Sun–Thurs).

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/qualifications:

• Willing to wait on tables and run a station
• Remain friendly and courteous to residents and fellow team members
• Participate as a team player, always with a positive attitude
• Able to carry a tray of about 30 pounds on shoulder
• Experienceworking with a senior population is preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with food safety, food preparation and board of health guidelines is a plus
• Is able to adjust todifferent personality typesand situations in positive ways
• Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in actions and demeanor
• Maintains an abiding respect for the elderly and remains calm at all times

Tuesday through Saturday 11am - 8pm

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

High School or better.

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