Tradition - Lead Server

Transforming Age; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Transforming Age's Tradition community in Brooklyn Park, MN is hiring a Lead Server to support dining services for residents in a senior living setting. You will help set up tables, maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation, and assist with meal service while ensuring a welcoming, friendly environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in serving with some supervisory experience, good math and POS skills, and a customer‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of serving experience; senior living preferred.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Detail oriented with excellent service.
• Basic computer skills for POS and transactions.
• Background check, drug screen and pre-employment tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support front-of-house dining services for residents.
• Facilitate an extraordinary dining experience for residents.
• Set up tables; maintain cleanliness and presentation.
• Occasionally set up and prepare food items.
• Be familiar with the menu to answer questions.
• Serve meals alongside the service team when needed.
• Promote Transforming Age Mission, Vision and Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

POS knowledge

Verbal communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Job description

## Tradition - Lead ServerApply: Brooklyn Park, MN: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102573**Location:**1Tradition18500 Tessman Farm Rd.11Brooklyn Park MN 554451***This position pays $16.00 to $18.00 per hour DOE*****Tradition** is an Independent and Assisting Living community nestled in the heart of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. As a Transforming Age community, Tradition is comprised of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. We offer great pay, work/life balance, and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full time team members, as well as Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members! Come learn more about us at https://transformingage.org/community/tradition/ , and find your happy place here!Our **Lead S****ervers** are a valued and integral part of our Dining Services team, offering great support and customer service to our residents and providing them with enjoyable meals, conversation, and care. This role is perfect for those who enjoy people, who are in schooling, and looking for a team where they can grow into limitless career opportunities! Interested? Apply today!**Our Lead Servers:*** Support our Dining Services staff in all aspects of front-of-house duties.* Facilitate an extraordinary dining experience for our residents.* Help set up tables, maintaining high standards for cleanliness and presentation.* On occasion, set up and prepare food items.* Keep the food and beverage area organized and fully stocked.* Be familiar with the menu for each meal to assure all items are available and to answer the residents' questions* Help residents with any meal service assistance they might request or require.* On occasion, serve meals alongside our service team.* Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age and our Affiliates.* Perform other duties as assigned.**What you need to Succeed!*** High school diploma, or equivalent.* At least two years of previous serving experience in a restaurant, hotel, or similar setting. Senior living experience strongly preferred.* 1 to 2 years of previous supervisory experience preferred.* Detail oriented, efficient, with a collaborative attitude and dedication to excellent service.* Excellent verbal and written communication to serve our guests and team members.* Able to perform basic arithmetic calculations.* Basic computer proficiency to process point-of-sale and other transactions.* Completion of background check, drug screen, and may require other pre-employment tasks such as physical, TB test, and fingerprinting per state/local guidelines.