Lead Server, Senior Living Dining & Training

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

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.