Lead Server

Position: Lead Server (Full-Time Position Available)

Schedule: Full-Time - 5 days a week, including every other weekend Pay: $17.75 - $19.75

Who we are:

Blakehurst is a Life Plan Community situated on a beautiful 40-acre campus in Towson, MD, near Baltimore. Our goal is to enrich the lives of the over 300 seniors we serve. We do that by providing opportunities for residents to live life to the fullest.

As a full-time employee you will enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Free on-site parking
• Free transportation to and from the closest bus stop
• Now offering DailyPay
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Blakehurst is seeking Full-Time Lead Server to become an integral part of our team! We cater to those who prefer the more exquisite side of life. After all the years of hard work, they have put in, they deserve it. Your main focus is assisting the Dining Room Manager with the coordination, seating, appearance and maintenance of the dining area and server stations and ensuring that courteous and efficient services are delivered.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. In the absence of the Dining Room Manager, supervises the physical appearance of the dining room area and server stations including table pedestals, table place settings, chairs, floors, drapes and lighting.
2. Coordinates the seating of the residents and guests in an efficient, courteous manner.
3. Schedules stations and work assignments for the wait staff and checks out servers to make sure standards are met.
4. Types & distributes menu specials.
5. Records reservations and additional charges.
6. Conducts pre-meal meeting with wait staff.
7. Confers with Dining Room Manager regarding dining room status.
8. Coordinates set-up & breakdown & assures efficient operation of special functions.

Other Duties:

1. Assists in implementation of policy and procedures of the dining room.
2. Assists in providing on-the-job training for dining room personnel.
3. Waits tables and provides beverage and bar services as needed.
4. Participates in cost control measures.
5. Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
6. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

1. High School graduate preferred.
2. A minimum of two years’ Server experience within restaurant, club, hotel or similar institution preferred.
3. Ability to interpret and explain menu, refer or answer questions, coordinate meal service process and understand requests.
4. Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with, and be tolerant of residents, families, visitors, peers, supervisors and subordinates.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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