RIVER RESTAURANT - Lead Server

Highway140Enterprises; El Portal (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Dining Discount

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (eligible)

Job summary

Highway140Enterprises in El Portal, California, is seeking a Lead Server to mentor the front-of-house team and maintain guest-focused service in a fast-paced setting.

This role is full-time with some part-time shifts, requiring evenings, weekends and holidays, and offers benefits like sick leave, dining discounts, a 401(k), and health insurance eligibility.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of serving experience with at least 1 year in a lead role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks and coach team members.
• Calm under pressure with excellent multitasking abilities.
• Must be organized, dependable, and guest-focused.
• California Food Handler Card required; RBS certification is a plus.
• Available evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to guests with professionalism and enthusiasm
• Support and guide servers during shifts to ensure smooth operations
• Train new front-of-house staff and help maintain performance standards
• Monitor table flow and assist with floor management as needed
• Resolve guest issues with professionalism and urgency
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of menus, specials, and restaurant policies
• Work closely with management to ensure consistency in service and team morale
• Work closely with the back of house for smooth communication

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Multitasking

Guest focus

Job description

Now Hiring: Lead Server - El Portal, California

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Server to take a leadership role on our front‑of‑house team in El Portal, California. If you excel at guest service, enjoy mentoring others, and thrive in a fast‑paced restaurant environment, this is your opportunity to grow with us.

Position: Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible Schedule, Nights & Weekends Required)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to guests with professionalism and enthusiasm
• Support and guide servers during shifts to ensure smooth operations
• Train new front‑of‑house staff and help maintain performance standards
• Monitor table flow and assist with floor management as needed
• Resolve guest issues with professionalism and urgency
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of menus, specials, and restaurant policies
• Work closely with management to ensure consistency in service and team morale
• Work closely with the back of house for smooth communication

Requirements

• 4-6 years of serving experience, including at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to delegate tasks, coach team members, and lead by example
• Calm under pressure, with excellent multitasking abilities
• Must be organized, dependable, and guest-focused
• California Food Handler Card required; RBS certification a plus
• Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Dining Discount
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance for qualifying individuals (based on hours worked and eligibility)