Lead Server

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Server to provide pleasurable dining experiences by ensuring professional, timely, food and beverage service to residents, family members, guests, and/or staff according to established dining standards. Assist Restaurant Management in overseeing all aspects of dining service operation and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assists restaurant management, oversees dining staff and operations to ensure that standards are being met and resident satisfaction is achieved.
• Assures accuracy of food orders and serves food and beverages in a safe, sanitary, timely manner.
• Inspects dining areas and workstations prior to and following each meal period to ensure that server and utility duties are completed to provide a clean, sanitary and safe working environment according to Mather Standards.
• Completes related tasks and side work as assigned. Checks out servers and server assistants to ensure all end of shift duties are completed prior to staff leaving.
• Consistently communicates resident and customer concerns to assistant management and/or management.
• Affords assistance in maintaining and achieving departmental sanitation standards and goals.
• Maintains a friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Performs server duties, including greeting tables, taking and placing accurate orders to the kitchen, suggesting food and beverage offerings, and closing checks in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Effective interaction and communication skills; team player
• Prior service experience in dining environment
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and abilities to deliver consistent, quality food and beverage service.
• Minimum 3 years of prior serving experience
• English language proficiency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and problem solve
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better).
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations).
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Extended illness benefits.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

Pay

The hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions.

Schedule

This position is part-time; weeknight, weekend, and holiday availability required.