Lead Server & Trainer – Senior Living Dining

LCS (Life Care Services); Holland (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance (FT)

DailyPay (earnings in advance)

Referral program

Scholarship opportunities

Employee discounts (including Bistro)

Free meals

Gym and indoor pool access

PTO & paid holidays

Life insurance

Short‑ & long‑term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee‑led committees

Paid training

Job summary

Life Care Services is hiring a Lead Server for Freedom Village Holland. The role supports the Catering and Dining Room Manager in daily operations, ensuring courteous seating and high‑quality service for residents and guests.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, cost controls, and maintaining dining areas. The position offers full‑time hours in a hospitality‑driven senior living community near Holland, MI, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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.

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

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Life Care Services is hiring a Lead Server for Freedom Village Holland. The role supports the Catering and Dining Room Manager in daily operations, ensuring courteous seating and high‑quality service for residents and guests.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, cost controls, and maintaining dining areas. The position offers full‑time hours in a hospitality‑driven senior living community near Holland, MI, with comprehensive benefits.