Lead Server - Senior Living Dining & Growth Opportunities

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay - AL; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to earned wages before/pp

Flexible scheduling with full-time and

Job summary

Discovery Villages at Sarasota Bay is seeking a Lead Server to enrich the lives of residents by delivering excellent meal service and maintaining dining room readiness.

In this full-time role, you will train new servers, supervise dining operations, and ensure a welcoming, organized dining experience for residents and guests. The schedule is Mon–Fri, including weekends, at our Bradenton location.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year of previous fine dining experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, guests, and team members.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, procedures, and instructions.
• Demonstrated interest in working with a senior population.
• Strong customer service skills with a courteous and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work flexible hours as needed.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates good judgement and sound decision-making abilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide proper dining room setup, meal service, and dining room cleanliness.
• Take meal and beverage orders and serve meals in a friendly, timely manner.
• Ensure residents and guests are satisfied with their dining experience.
• Maintain knowledge of daily specials and menu items and explain offerings to residents and guests.
• Maintain assigned tables and surrounding areas in a clean, organized, and ready state.
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Support servers with day-to-day dining room operations.
• Assist with orientation and training of new servers.
• Practice all safety, sanitation, and loss prevention procedures.
• Set up and clean the dining room while maintaining hospitality and service standards.
• Maintain standards of appearance, cleanliness, personal sanitation, and hygiene.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Assist with dining room flow, organization, and supply placement.
• Support special events and assist with tabletop inventory maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Time management

Problem solving

Judgement

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Discovery Villages at Sarasota Bay is seeking a Lead Server to enrich the lives of residents by delivering excellent meal service and maintaining dining room readiness.

In this full-time role, you will train new servers, supervise dining operations, and ensure a welcoming, organized dining experience for residents and guests. The schedule is Mon–Fri, including weekends, at our Bradenton location.