Lead Server

Lead Server – Freedom Village Holland Currently Hiring: Full‑time

Pay: $16.25 per hour

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