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

Rremc-Restaurants,-Llc,-DBA-Denny; Wallingford (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals and discounts

Flexible schedules that actually flex

Growth opportunities—we promote from内

Job summary

Dennys in Rutland, VT is hiring a Lead Server to manage front-of-house operations and lead the shift. You will supervise a busy service, train new hires, and ensure a smooth, guest-focused experience. The role rewards leadership with growth opportunities and a strong team culture.

Requirements include 2+ years in food service with lead or key-holder experience and ServSafe certification. On-site, full-time position with competitive hourly pay plus tips.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in food service, with lead or key-holder experience.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Run the floor smoothly with service-first mindset.
• Keep the team synced and maintain a strong vibe.
• Lead from the front, train new hires and set tone.
• Serve, solve problems, and act as liaison front/back of house.
• Support leadership to keep operations on point and guests returning.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Problem-solving

Feedback delivery

Education

High School or equivalent

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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