Lead Server & Trainer — Growth, DailyPay & Free Meals

Lake Seminole Square; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

DailyPay

Referral program

Scholarship opportunities

Employee discounts (including Bistro)

Free meals

Use of gym and indoor pool

PTO & paid holidays

Life insurance

Short- & long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee-led committees

Paid training

Job summary

Freedom Village Holland is hiring a Lead Server to assist the Catering and Dining Room Manager in daily operations, ensuring courteous seating and high-quality service for residents and guests in a senior living community.

This full-time role requires leadership, staff training, and overseeing dining room appearance, coordinating seating, scheduling, on‑the‑job training, and maintaining POS knowledge. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years Lead Server/Trainer experience in fine dining, club, hotel, or similar environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Availability to work any of the 7 days per week.
• Ability to interpret menus, answer questions, and coordinate meal service.
• Ability to work professionally with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• State-required health and/or alcohol compliance card.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining room appearance including tables, chairs, floors, lighting, and server stations.
• Coordinate seating for residents and guests.
• Schedule stations and work assignments for servers.
• Provide on-the-job training, including workplace safety procedures.
• Record meal counts, reservations, and additional charges.
• Maintain full knowledge of POS system.
• Assign pre- and post-shift side work.
• Assign servers to work stations.
• Wait tables and provide beverage/bar service as needed.
• Participate in cost-control measures.
• Check supplies (linens, carry-out goods, etc.).
• Report maintenance or equipment issues to appropriate departments.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu interpretation

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS System

Job description

Freedom Village Holland is hiring a Lead Server to assist the Catering and Dining Room Manager in daily operations, ensuring courteous seating and high-quality service for residents and guests in a senior living community.

This full-time role requires leadership, staff training, and overseeing dining room appearance, coordinating seating, scheduling, on‑the‑job training, and maintaining POS knowledge. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.