Lead Server - Year-Round Hospitality Leader

C Lazy U; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Below-market housing

Three meals daily

Job summary

C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, CO seeks a Lead Server for full-time, year-round dining leadership. You will guide front-of-house service, train staff, and ensure dining experiences meet ranch hospitality standards.

You’ll coordinate with kitchen and events teams, supervise shifts, handle guest needs with warmth, and uphold safety and service excellence in a dynamic, outdoor-venue setting. Housing and meals provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume food service experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work varied shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in rustic, resort, or hospitality-focused environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining service for all meal periods with professionalism and efficiency
• Provide elevated, attentive service to guests, ensuring satisfaction with food, beverages, and overall experience
• Anticipate guest needs, resolve issues promptly, and communicate feedback to management
• Support themed dinners, special events, and offsite dining with confidence and flexibility
• Train, coach, and mentor servers and support staff on service standards, ranch etiquette, and safety protocols
• Delegate tasks during service and ensure timely table turns and guest satisfaction
• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate daily goals, service notes, and menu knowledge
• Work with Supervisor and Manager to do seating charts, manage book4time with members, and set up tables by diagram
• Model a strong work ethic, team-oriented attitude, and commitment to the ranch’s hospitality mission
• Assist with setup and breakdown of dining spaces for each meal period
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service stations and dining areas
• Ensure accurate reporting of meal counts and service feedback to the Supervisor and Dining Room Manager
• Support beverage service, including coffee, wine, and bar operations as needed
• Coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure timing, accuracy, and guest needs are met
• Communicate clearly with the Dining Room Manager regarding staff performance, scheduling, and guest concerns
• Collaborate with Events and Guest Services teams for smooth execution of private dinners and group meals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Guest service

Job description

C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, CO seeks a Lead Server for full-time, year-round dining leadership. You will guide front-of-house service, train staff, and ensure dining experiences meet ranch hospitality standards.

You’ll coordinate with kitchen and events teams, supervise shifts, handle guest needs with warmth, and uphold safety and service excellence in a dynamic, outdoor-venue setting. Housing and meals provided.