Lead Server

JSL; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Senior Life (JSL) in Michigan is seeking a Lead Server for our dining services team. The Lead Server assists in day-to-day operations, serves residents and guests with a friendly, service-oriented approach, and ensures beverages, soups, and busing meet meal needs and dietary requirements.

Great hours: Monday - Friday with no late evenings or weekends. Candidates should have a positive attitude and enjoy a fast-paced environment; 1 year of restaurant experience is preferred and strong

Qualifications

• Full Service Servers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Communicate in a positive manner with staff and residents.
• Ensures residents/guests have an enjoyable meal.
• Ensures the assigned job is carried out in a professional, friendly manner.
• Communicates appropriately with supervisors, dining room staff and guests; listens effectively.
• Ensures proper production and presentation of all food items and provides maximum appeal and freshness.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule.
• Is able to maintain a clean professional appearance, appropriate for working with the general public.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic food preparation and service knowledge.
• Seeks to exceed resident expectations by engaging them in conversation if appropriate and anticipating their needs.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Customer service

Job description

Jewish Senior Life (JSL)

Jewish Senior Life (JSL) communities flourish through deep, lasting connections. For decades, our dedicated staff and cherished residents have shaped a culture rooted in compassion, respect, and genuine care—making JSL not just a place to live or work, but a place to belong.

At JSL you are part of a warm and inviting community that provides support services and quality living to older adults. Our residents enjoy a full range of social/cultural programs and activities while residing in our assisted living communities.

Summary

JSL is looking for a lead server to join our dining services team. Candidates should have a positive attitude and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. They should possess the ability to effectively manage several tasks at once while maintaining a welcoming and friendly attitude. Flexibility and dependability are essential. This position is paid wages and tips are not accepted.

Great Hours! Monday - Friday. No late evenings or weekends.

Position Overview

The Dining Room Lead Server is responsible for assisting in the day to day operations of the dining room in a senior living facility. They serve residents’ and guest meals in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Assures that beverages, soups and busing are completed according to proper procedures and resident meal needs are met based on requests and diet restrictions. The Lead Server along with their team, are responsible for working as the runner, the serving of plates (entrees and desserts) clearing of resident plates throughout the meal, monitoring for help needed in other areas, and the proper sanitation procedures followed in clean up.

Essential Duties

• Communicate in a positive manner with staff and residents.
• Ensures residents/guests have an enjoyable meal.
• Ensures the assigned job is carried out in a professional, friendly manner.
• Communicates appropriately with supervisors, dining room staff and guests; listens effectively.
• Ensures proper production and presentation of all food items and provides maximum appeal and freshness.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule.
• Is able to maintain a clean professional appearance, appropriate for working with the general public.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic food preparation and service knowledge.
• Seeks to exceed resident expectations by engaging them in conversation if appropriate and anticipating their needs.

Qualifications

• Full Service Servers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Lead Server - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Jewish Senior Life believes our employees are our greatest asset and is committed to creating a workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, and supported. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodation is provided in accordance with applicable laws.