What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Server position at The Mather in Tysons?
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. The successful candidate will be able to multitask, problem solve and work closely with others. The lead server reports directly to the Restaurant Manager.
This position is full-time; weeknight, weekend, and holiday availability required
Required:
- 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
Essential Functions
- 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.
- Assists 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.
Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
