Lead Server

At Willamette View, you'll contribute to the ethos of "Inspiring the Art of Living Well" for our active resident community, playing a key role in helping individuals lead rich and fulfilling lives. If you appreciate the importance of personal relationships and making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, then our unique, lively, and progressive senior community is the ideal place for you. Who are we looking for? We are seeking a dynamic and service-driven Lead Server who is passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences for our residents and their guests. In this role, you will provide hands-on leadership across our dining outlets, setting the tone for hospitality, professionalism, and teamwork. You will lead by examplearriving prepared, polished, and ready to deliver enthusiastic, prompt, and personalized service that reflects our commitment to excellence. As the service expert and team trainer, you will guide and support team members throughout each shift, ensuring adherence to the departments Steps of Service and all timing standards. You will think quickly, communicate clearly, and confidently manage multiple priorities while overseeing side work, opening and closing duties, and overall service flow. In the absence of a manager, you will step into a leadership role to resolve service or food-related concerns, ensure proper handling of equipment and supplies, and maintain accurate completion of reports, voids, and promotional approvals. Your strong menu knowledge and ability to describe ingredients and preparation methods will position you as a trusted resource for both residents and staff. Beyond daily service execution, you will foster a positive team culture by coaching, training, and mentoring team members to perform at their best. This role is ideal for a confident, hardworking leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering memorable dining experiences while uplifting and developing the team around them.