What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Server position at Freedom Village of Holland Michigan?
Job Description
Lead Server – Freedom Village Holland
Currently Hiring: Full‑time
Pay: $16.25 per hour
About The Role
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Senior living community
- Hospitality‑focused dining environment
- Fast‑paced, resident‑centered service
Salary : $16