Lead Server Evening Shift

About the role

Merrill Gardens is accepting applications for a Lead Server to help support residents within our community. We are looking for a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of front of house service and the training of all dining room staff.
• Manage dining room operations for service quality, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Assign sections and tasks to leads and servers before shifts.
• Ensure proper resident seating, service, and personalized experiences.
• Monitor and analyze resident dining data for insights.
• Supervise training of new staff using Dining Services Training Guide.
• Foster positive interactions among residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of dining room experience, preferably in a high volume, full service setting.
• Previous management or lead position experience preferred.
• Maintains or can obtain Food Handler's Permit, as required.

Physical requirements

• This position involves regular standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent bending, carrying, and reaching are part of the day-to-day activities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement.

Part-time employees receive:

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement.