Lead Server

Wyndemere; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

PTO 23 days

Job summary

Wyndemere Senior Living in Wheaton, IL is seeking a hospitality-focused Lead Server to join our culinary team. This full-time position provides hands-on serving duties and supports the Food & Beverage team in training and guiding front of house staff during meals.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, maintaining cleanliness and presentation standards, and ensuring superior service with an inviting dining atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Sophomore year of high school is required.
• Experience with hosting and seating tables.
• Experience in food service work is required.
• Experience in working with seniors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform serving, hosting or food running duties as needed.
• Provide training, mentorship, and direction to front of house staff.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization in the dining area.
• Provide subject matter expertise in serving and hospitality best practices.
• Assist Dining Room Manager in supervising front of house staff.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance and presentation standards.
• Maintain dining room appearance and presentation standards.
• Set tables and manage workstations; take orders and assist guests.
• Serve customers with proper etiquette and foster a welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Customer service

Host/hostess experience

Dining room etiquette

Seniors experience

Education

Sophomore year of high school completed

Job description

When you work at Wyndemere Senior Living, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Shift:Full-time, Open Availability for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (6:30am-2:00pm or 11:00am-7:30pm)

Compensation:$17-18 per hour based on experience, full benefits package includes Medical, Vision, Dental, and pet insurance. Full time employees accrue up to 23 days per year PTO.

Wyndemereis recruiting for a hospitality focused Lead Server to join our culinary team! This role provides full-scope, hands on serving functions within the community and provides assistance to the Food and Beverage management team in training, mentoring, and managing service flow during meals.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Dining Room Lead Server:

• Perform Serving duties, hosting duties, food running duties, or other front of house roles as needed
• Provide training, mentorship, and direction to front of house staff, under general direction of Dining Room Manager/Supervisor/F&B Director
• Always exemplify Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization.
• Provide subject matter expertise in serving and hospitality best practices
• Assist Dining Room Manager in supervising front of house staff in various dining venues
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards always
• Exhibit dining room appearance and presentation standards always
• Set tables and maintain workstations in proper order. Take orders, provide service and requested items both graciously and courteously. Answer pertinent questions about menu items.
• Serve customers using proper serving etiquette and promote an inviting dining atmosphere.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• Minimum completion of sophomore year in high school required
• Experience with hosting and seating tables
• Experience in food service work required
• Experience in working with seniors preferred

EEO Employer

Job Info

• Job Identification 38396
• Posting Date 07/24/2026, 08:44 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 200 Wyndemere Circle, Wheaton, IL, 60187, US