Upscale Dining Server for Senior Living

Lutheran Senior Services; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and PTO Sell-back

Retirement savings with employer match

Education Financial Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Commuter support

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a dining server for an upscale dining atmosphere. You will maintain clean, sanitary conditions and assist in some food preparation while serving 16+ guests at a time and using knowledge of the menu and allergens.

The role emphasizes courteous service, accuracy in orders, and the ability to handle routine tasks with interruptions while ensuring a high-quality dining experience for residents and guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year (preferably 2–3 years) of waiting in a fine dining or country club venue.
• Ability to read, understands and follows recipe instructions, diet orders, resident preference cards, and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.
• Ability to develop constructive working and interpersonal relationships with colleagues and customers
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Service orientation and excellent organizational skills
• Active listening and effective communication competencies
• Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County (health regulations)

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer services that promotes satisfaction and is reflective of an upscale dining experience
• Take and serve food/beverage orders timely and appropriately that is reflective of an upscale dining experience
• Greet customers with courtesy and friendliness, making quick decisions to address dissatisfied customers when needed
• Know all details of the menu including description, allergens, and how each item is prepared
• Make recommendations or share additional information with customers regarding the menu
• Have full knowledge of all drink recipes to enter into computer software
• Serve 16 or more guests at a time; Recall orders upon request by guest
• Check products for quality and correct any problems that may prevent a guest from enjoying their visit
• Perform defined work routines, using various dining service utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned
• Assist with any and all aspects for dining service set-up, including dining room and tables/placings, stocking buffets and serve stations, preparing beverages, salads and desserts and other food items
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, ensuring all foods are served at proper temperatures and on time
• Assist with clean-up to ensure all dining service areas are maintained in accordance with policies and standards

Skills

Waiting experience

Recipe literacy

Adaptability

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Service oriented

Active listening

Job description

EverTrue is seeking a dining server for an upscale dining atmosphere. You will maintain clean, sanitary conditions and assist in some food preparation while serving 16+ guests at a time and using knowledge of the menu and allergens.

The role emphasizes courteous service, accuracy in orders, and the ability to handle routine tasks with interruptions while ensuring a high-quality dining experience for residents and guests.