Lead Server
Role Overview
Assist the Catering and Dining Room Manager with daily operations
Ensure efficient, courteous seating and service for residents and guests
Maintain the appearance, organization, and readiness of dining areas and server stations
Provide leadership, training, and support to dining room staff
Uphold hospitality and wellness standards that define the Freedom Village experience
Key Skills for This Role
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About the Role
Assist the Catering and Dining Room Manager with daily operations
Ensure efficient, courteous seating and service for residents and guests
Maintain the appearance, organization, and readiness of dining areas and server stations
Provide leadership, training, and support to dining room staff
Uphold hospitality and wellness standards that define the Freedom Village experience
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee dining room appearance including tables, chairs, floors, lighting, and server stations
- Coordinate seating for residents and guests
- Schedule stations and work assignments for servers
- Provide on‐the‐job training, including workplace safety procedures
- Record meal counts, reservations, and additional charges
- Maintain full knowledge of POS system
- Assign pre‐ and post‐shift side work
- Assign servers to work stations
- Wait tables and provide beverage/bar service as needed
- Participate in cost‐control measures
- Check supplies (linens, carry‐out goods, etc.)
- Report maintenance or equipment issues to appropriate departments
- Attend in‐service training and education sessions
- Complete additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years Lead Server/Trainer experience in fine dining, club, hotel, or similar environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Availability to work any of the 7 days per week
- Ability to interpret menus, answer questions, and coordinate meal service
- Ability to work professionally with residents, families, visitors, and staff
- State‐required health and/or alcohol compliance card
- Why You’ll Love It Here
- Warm, hospitality‐driven dining culture
- Strong teamwork and supportive leadership
- Opportunities to train, lead, and grow professionally
- Beautiful community near downtown Holland and Lake Michigan
- Part of Life Care Services (LCS), a national senior living leader
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance (FT & PT)
- DailyPay (access earnings early)
- Referral program
- Scholarship opportunities
- Employee discounts (including Bistro)
- Free meals
- Use of gym and indoor pool
- PTO & paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Short‐ & long‐term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee‐led committees
- Paid training
- Work Setting
- Senior living community
- Hospitality‐focused dining environment
- Fast‐paced, resident‐centered service
About Regency Oaks
Full-service retirement community providing senior care and housing.
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