Resident Dining Lead Server

ThriveMore; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ThriveMore in Ardenwoods is seeking a Lead Server to deliver restaurant-style dining to Independent Living residents and their guests. You will greet guests, take accurate orders, and ensure timely service while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

This full-time role requires strong customer service, teamwork, and leadership by example. You will assist with training staff, coordinate with the kitchen, and support the Dining Room Manager to provide an exceptional dining experience for

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills with a genuine passion for serving others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and lead by example.
• Strong understanding of food service operations, sanitation standards, dining etiquette, and POS/computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides all aspects of dining room service to Independent Living residents and their families/guests in a restaurant-style setting.
• Greets residents and guests warmly, take accurate orders, and deliver food and beverages promptly.
• Ensures dining areas are clean, organized, and sanitized in accordance with food safety standards.
• Builds rapport with residents and guests, creating a positive and engaging dining experiences
• Support and guide servers during meal service to ensure smooth operations and excellent service delivery.
• Assists with training new team members and reinforcing service standards.
• Sets up dining areas, stock service stations, and complete opening and closing duties.
• Buses and resets tables efficiently between seatings.
• Performs deep cleaning of dining and service areas as needed.
• Communicates effectively with kitchen staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of orders.
• Monitors dining room activity and address guest needs or concerns proactively.
• Serves as the backup to the Dining Room Manager in their absence, overseeing dining room operations, directing team members, resolving service issues, and ensuring a high-quality dining experience for residents and guests.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including HIPAA and the Code of Conduct, completing required training and reporting concerns promptly.
• This position is designated as essential to the operations of the organization. Team members in this role may be required to report to work during emergencies, inclement weather, or other situations when the organization remains operational.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Team leadership

POS/computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant software

Job description

ThriveMore in Ardenwoods is seeking a Lead Server to deliver restaurant-style dining to Independent Living residents and their guests. You will greet guests, take accurate orders, and ensure timely service while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

This full-time role requires strong customer service, teamwork, and leadership by example. You will assist with training staff, coordinate with the kitchen, and support the Dining Room Manager to provide an exceptional dining experience for