Lead Server, Dining Services & Team Lead

Jewish Family and Children’s Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family and Children’s Services in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Server to join our dining team. The role delivers meals to residents, ensures dietary needs are met, and maintains a kosher dining environment while coordinating with kitchen staff.

The position requires English proficiency, prior server or senior facilities experience, and a preference for a high school diploma or GED. Physical exams, TB screening, influenza vaccination during flu season, and background checks are required

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in written and verbal English.
• Server or senior facilities experience is preferred.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals promptly and courteously, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Set tables and maintain cleanliness in dining areas following kosher cuisine.
• Maintain clean, safe kitchen and dining room environment and proper storage of supplies.
• Engage with residents and guests, answering questions about menu items.
• Assemble and deliver trays and “to-go” meals, presented attractively.
• Clear dishes and utensils from tables during and after meal service, ensuring a tidy dining environment.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff on special requests or dietary restrictions.
• Handle complex resident needs, manage shift changes, menus, census, reservations, and supervise servers as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jewish Family and Children’s Services in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Server to join our dining team. The role delivers meals to residents, ensures dietary needs are met, and maintains a kosher dining environment while coordinating with kitchen staff.

The position requires English proficiency, prior server or senior facilities experience, and a preference for a high school diploma or GED. Physical exams, TB screening, influenza vaccination during flu season, and background checks are required