Lead Server - Step Up! Stand Out! Lead the Shift

RREMC Restaurants, Llc; Rutland, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Discounts on food

Growth opportunities

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Denny's in Rutland, VT is seeking a Lead Server to drive shift success and guest satisfaction. You will lead the floor, train new hires, and maintain a fast, friendly service standard while coordinating with front and back of house.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in food service with leadership experience and a passion for teamwork. This full-time, on-site role offers meal benefits, growth opportunities, and a squad-like team culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in food service with lead or key-holder experience.
• Experience leading teams and setting service standards.

Responsibilities

• Run the floor smoothly and keep service at a high standard.
• Coordinate with front and back of house and lead by example.
• Train new hires and lead pre-shift huddles to set the tone.
• Mentor teammates, resolve issues quickly, and maintain morale.
• Help leadership keep operations on point and guests coming back.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Calm Under Pressure

Problem Solving

Feedback

Team Morale

Education

High School or better

ServSafe

Job description

Lead Server - Step Up! Stand Out! Lead the Shift!

Job Category: FOH & BOH

Requisition Number: LEADS003521

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Dennys | 5151
361 US Route 7 S
Ste 107
Rutland, VT 05701, USA

Description

What You'll Be Doing:

• Running the floor like a pro—smooth, sharp, and service-first
• Keeping the team synced up and the vibe strong
• Jumping in to serve, solve problems, and lead from the front
• Training new hires, leading pre-shift huddles, and setting the tone
• Acting as the go-to person between front + back of house
• Helping leadership keep operations on point and guests coming back

Who You Are:

• A top-tier server with leadership instincts and a love for teamwork
• Calm under pressure (like, full section, full house calm)
• A motivator, a problem-solver, and a do-it-right-the-first-time kind of human
• Comfortable giving feedback, solving issues, and keeping morale high
• 2+ years in food service, with lead or key-holder experience

What You'll Get:

• Hourly pay + tips
• Flexible schedules that actually flex
• Staff meals and discounts (because food = life)
• A team that’s more like a squad
• Growth opportunities—we promote from within

Let's be real: You're not just looking for another server job.
You want to grow. Lead. Be seen. Be heard.
We see you. We're ready. Are you?

Preferred

Budgeting Skills

Novice

Computer/Technical Literacy

Novice

Detail Oriented

Novice

Novice

Hospitality Skills

Novice

Planning and Organizing

Novice

Novice

Time Management

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 to 3 years restaurant management experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

ServSafe

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