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Independent Living Dining Services Lead Server
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What they do
A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.
$31,588 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Friendship Village's mission is to facilitate vibrant senior living in a Life-Care community. We strive to create a community where people want to live, work, and visit. Our team members exemplify the core values of Service, Compassion, Respect, Excellence, and Friendliness at all times to our residents, each other and everyone we meet. Friendship Village is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and self-motivated individual to join our culinary team as a Crew Leader which is responsible for running the meal period in the absence of the dining room manager or assistant, you will be cross-trained in all front-of-house operations. This Full-time position offers flexible scheduling, benefits, and no late nights, with a starting pay of $16.00 per hour. Ready to jump into a role that matters? Here's a snapshot of what you'll be doing each day as a
Crew Leader:
Organizes, directs and supervises all functions in the main dining room, Café and employee cafeteria. Monitors server performance and resident satisfaction during serving periods in all areas of responsibility. Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service. Got what it takes to shine in this role? Here are a few of the qualifications we are looking for: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Minimum of three (3) years of serving experience required. Familiarity with serving alcoholic beverages and responsible alcohol service practices. Ability to provide clear, detailed instructions to employees regarding assigned tasks and the proper procedures for completing them. Ability to interpret and explain menus, answer questions, coordinate the meal service process, and accurately understand and respond to customer requests. Build your balance with benefits that support your life:
Stay Healthy:
Medical, Dental, Vision Stay Secure:
403(b) +
Flexible Spending Stay Refreshed:
Paid Holidays + PTO Accrued Every Pay Period If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
•Please upload a resume or past work experience to be considered
•Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, and flu vaccine status. EEO Employer