Lead Server Evening Shift

Merrill Gardens; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance and discounts

Advance Pay

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Merrill Gardens in West Chester, PA is seeking a Lead Server to support our residents and staff in a high-volume dining setting. The role focuses on front‑of‑house service, training dining room staff, and ensuring personalized experiences for residents.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 3 years in a dining room, and prior supervisory experience. Food handler permit may be required; we offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of dining room experience, preferably in a high volume, full service setting.
• Prefer previous management or lead position experience.
• Maintains or can obtain Food Handler’s Permit, as required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of front of house service and the training of all dining room staff.
• Manage dining room operations for service quality, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Assign sections and tasks to leads and servers before shifts.
• Ensure proper resident seating, service, and personalized experiences.
• Monitor and analyze resident dining data for insights.
• Supervise training of new staff using Dining Services Training Guide.
• Foster positive interactions among residents and staff.

Skills

Dining room experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Server

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Merrill Gardens is currently accepting applications for a Lead Server to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

We offer our full-time employees:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

We offer our part-time employees:

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Our Dining Room Manager is responsible for:

• Responsible for all aspects of front of house service and the training of all dining room staff.
• Manage dining room operations for service quality, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Assign sections and tasks to leads and servers before shifts.
• Ensure proper resident seating, service, and personalized experiences.
• Monitor and analyze resident dining data for insights.
• Supervise training of new staff using Dining Services Training Guide.
• Foster positive interactions among residents and staff.

If you are someone with:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of dining room experience, preferably in a high volume, full service setting.
• Prefer previous management or lead position experience.
• Maintains or can obtain Food Handler’s Permit, as required.

Physical Requirements:

This position involves regular standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Frequent bending, carrying, and reaching are part of the day-to-day activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer