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Lead Wait Staff

Still Hopes
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026 CLOSED ON 7/23/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Wait Staff position at Still Hopes?

Compensation starting at: $15.44 - $20.00/hr based on experience.

At Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community, we provide an exceptional dining experience to our residents in a warm, welcoming, and elegant environment. Our commitment to hospitality and quality service creates a home where residents feel valued and cared for every day. We foster a culture of excellence, offer competitive pay with generous benefits including, insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401K!

We are seeking a full-time Lead Wait Staff member who is passionate about delivering first-class service. This role combines hands-on dining service with leadership responsibilities, including training new team members and assisting with catering events. The ideal candidate thrives in a refined dining environment and sets the standard for professionalism and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide attentive, professional table service to residents and guests
  • Assist with catering setup and service for special events
  • Train, mentor, and support current and new wait staff team members
  • Ensure dining areas and service stations are organized, clean, and welcoming
  • Maintain high standards of food presentation, service etiquette, and resident satisfaction
  • Collaborate with culinary and events teams to ensure seamless dining experiences

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in upscale dining or fine hospitality preferred
  • Leadership experience or ability to supervise/train staff
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Professional, courteous, and resident-focused demeanor

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Our Mission

To provide a faith-based community where life will be rich and full as God intends it to be, holding to our values, serving one another with dedication, and promoting health and wellness for all.

Our Vision

To exemplify a new expectation for senior living.

Our Values

Family - We are here for each other.

Attitude - We can achieve anything with the right spirit.

Integrity - We are anchored in trust, respect, and accountability.

Team - We work together to make it happen.

Health - We nurture physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is an equal opportunity employer and will continue to recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions including childbirth, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Salary : $15 - $20

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