Server

matherintysons; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous PTO and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Parking or transit benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Job summary

The Mather is seeking a part-time Server to deliver premier food and beverage service in a luxury senior living setting in Tysons, VA. You will work across multiple restaurant venues, engaging with residents and guests, and guiding guests through an elevated program with a scratch kitchen approach.

Ideal candidates bring passion for hospitality, strong communication, and a team-oriented mindset. Weekend, weeknight, and holiday availability are required, with a flexible schedule and focus on

Qualifications

• Excellent interaction and communication skills.
• Effective teamwork and reliability in a restaurant setting.
• Strong hospitality service mindset with a focus on guest experience.
• Proficient English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet tables warmly and provide attentive service.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and relay to kitchen/bar.
• Serve across multiple restaurant venues with varying service styles.
• Recommend menu items based on guest preferences and dietary needs.
• Close checks promptly and accurately.
• Maintain neat appearance and proper uniform standards.
• Complete side work and assist with station duties as assigned.
• Communicate guest concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Help uphold sanitation standards and safety policies.
• Participate in data collection and process improvements as part of QA.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Hospitality mindset

English proficiency

Experience preferred

LobsterInk certification

Upscale dining experience

Wine knowledge

Job description

Join The Mather's Food & Beverage team as a Server and bring exceptional dining experiences to life in a luxury senior living environment. In this role, you will deliver professional, timely food and beverage service across multiple restaurant venues, each offering distinctive service styles and experiences. You'll build meaningful connections with residents, family members, and guests-sharing insights on innovative, ever-changing menus, discussing our scratch kitchen approach, and guiding guests through our elevated food and beverage program. We're looking for someone who is truly passionate about food, hospitality, and delivering high-end service, with a natural ability to create memorable dining moments. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and take pride in upholding exceptional dining standards, food safety, and service excellence, all within a people-first culture rooted in connection, quality, and continuous improvement.

Part-time positions available; FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES. W eekend, weeknight, and holiday availability required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Welcomes all tables with a warm and friendly greeting.
• Takes accurate food orders.
• Serves food and beverages in multiple restaurant venues with differing styles of service.
• Is knowledgeable about food and beverage offerings and can provide recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Promptly and accurately closes checks.
• Always maintains a neat and orderly appearance according to established standards.
• Completes related tasks and side work as assigned.
• Demonstrates a positive, respectful, and professional team approach and communicates effectively with residents, peers, and managers.
• Consistently communicates resident and guests concerns to supervisors and/or management.
• Assists in maintaining and achieving departmental sanitation standards and goals.
• Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• Excellent interaction and communication skills.
• Demonstrates completion of assigned duties through effective teamwork.
• Strong hospitality service skills and a passion for interacting with people.
• English language proficiency

Preferred:

• 1 year or more of experience as a server in a full-service restaurant.
• Prior service experience in dining environment.
• Level 4 LobsterInk Certification.
• 2 or more years of server experience in an upscale restaurant.
• Event server knowledge and experience.
• Foundational level of wine knowledge.

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The hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions. At Mather, we are committed to being inclusive, resilient, bold, and impactful-and that includes offering a total rewards experience designed to support our team members. This position may be eligible to participate in Mather's benefit plan and the Team Member Appreciation Fund, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. Participation in the Team member Appreciation Fund is not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hire date and program eligibility requirements. All benefits are subject to change without notice.

Hourly Pay Range$23.50 - $25 USD

Benefits

• Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*
• Team members are eligible for: A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an "earn-as-you-go" plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
• Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of: Medical, dental, and vision plans; Paid Parental Leave; Adoption Assistance Reimbursement; Tuition reimbursement for continuing education; Extended illness benefits; Employee wellness programs; Short- and long-term disability insurance; Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.
• *Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the