Lead Server: Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing

Kavana Living; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegria Village in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Lead Server for our Dietary Services team serving both Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing residents. You will lead the dining team, provide attentive dining service, train new servers, maintain room readiness, and support special events to ensure a safe, welcoming dining experience.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with residents and families, and adherence to sanitation standards in a fast-paced senior living environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; GED accepted.
• Minimum of one year of experience in fine dining, hospitality, food service, or full-service senior living preferred.
• Previous leadership or training experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving ability, and sound decision-making.
• Dependable, professional, and committed to providing excellent service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, guests, and members of the Dietary Services team.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, attentive dining and table service to residents and guests.
• Train and assist new servers to ensure they understand dining service standards and procedures.
• Maintain proper dining room setup and ensure dining areas are clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Monitor dining room cleanliness and readiness checklists and address issues as needed.
• Assist with special events and other community dining functions.
• Maintain appropriate tabletop and dining supply inventories.
• Ensure food and beverages are handled, stored, and served in accordance with proper sanitary procedures.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and community food service standards.
• Assist the Dietary Services team with maintaining a positive, professional, and resident-focused dining environment.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and supportive resource for other dining team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Judgment & problem-solving

Dependability

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

GED accepted

Job description

Lead Server – Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing Dietary

Location: Allegria Village – Dearborn, MI
Department: Dietary Services
Reports To: Director of Dietary Services
Schedule: Full-Time

About Allegria Village

Allegria Village is a vibrant senior living community in Dearborn, Michigan, dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating a welcoming, comfortable environment for our residents. We are seeking a Lead Server to join our Dietary Services team and help ensure an outstanding dining experience for our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing residents.

Position Summary

The Lead Server plays an important role in ensuring our dining rooms are clean, organized, welcoming, and ready to provide excellent service to residents and guests. In addition to providing dining and table service, the Lead Server helps train and support new team members, assists with special events, and ensures food and beverages are handled safely and in accordance with sanitation and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Do

• Provide friendly, attentive dining and table service to residents and guests.

• Train and assist new servers to ensure they understand dining service standards and procedures.

• Maintain proper dining room setup and ensure dining areas are clean, organized, and ready for service.

• Monitor dining room cleanliness and readiness checklists and address issues as needed.

• Assist with special events and other community dining functions.

• Maintain appropriate tabletop and dining supply inventories.

• Ensure food and beverages are handled, stored, and served in accordance with proper sanitary procedures.

• Follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and community food service standards.

• Assist the Dietary Services team with maintaining a positive, professional, and resident-focused dining environment.

• Serve as a knowledgeable and supportive resource for other dining team members.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma preferred; GED accepted.

• Minimum of one year of experience in fine dining, hospitality, food service, or full-service senior living preferred.

• Previous leadership or training experience is a plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving ability, and sound decision-making.

• Dependable, professional, and committed to providing excellent service.

• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, guests, and members of the Dietary Services team.

Why Join Allegria Village?

At Allegria Village, our dining team does more than serve meals—we help create meaningful daily experiences for our residents. If you enjoy working with people, take pride in providing excellent service, and are looking for an opportunity to take on a leadership role within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Join the Allegria Village team and make a difference in the lives of the residents we serve!