Lead Server: Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing

thevillageal; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegria Village in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Lead Server to join the Dietary Services team, overseeing dining room operations and resident‑focused service. This is a full-time role with opportunities for growth in a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

This leadership position trains new servers, supports events, and ensures safe, sanitary handling of food and beverages while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; GED accepted.
• Minimum of one year of experience in fine dining, hospitality, food service, or full-service senior living.
• Leadership or training experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to 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 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

Leadership

Training

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Collaborative

Education

High school diploma or GED

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!