Lead Server Full Time (No late hours)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Longhorn Village - Austin, TX 78732Who We Are:
Voted Best of Austin in 2022, Longhorn Village is a Texas born and bred not-for-profit retirement community that guarantees independent living for our residents, plus a full continuum of on-site care that includes assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. If you love providing exceptional customer service and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider joining our award-winning team.
Who You Are:
We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Lead Server. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationships with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative, and to work towards accomplishing facility goals.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Dining Room Manager, the Lead Server is to courteously and professionally serve all residents and their guest’s meals in the dining rooms. The server maintains a neat and orderly work area and informs their Supervisor of food needs and resident questions and concerns that they are unable to answer. Set up, serve, and break down special functions.                              
Accountabilities:

Is courteous, knowledgeable of the menu, and professional at all times when serving a customer
Familiarizes new servers with all dining policies and procedures
Trains new servers on proper service techniques, and ensures that new staff are trained
Informs Dining Room Manager on the status of new trainees
Performs pre-opening and closing checklist duties as assigned
Alerts a supervisor of any concerns or problems pertaining to residents and guests
Attends in-service training seminars when scheduled
Must work one weekend shift per week
Takes food and beverage orders and provides service to residents and guests in all dining venues
Maintains safe and sanitary conditions in compliance with OSHA safety standards
Cooperates and coordinates work activities with co-workers to ensure a smooth run department
Follows outlined Policies and Procedures for Dining Services Department

Full Time Benefits (30+ hours/week):

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
Short Term Disability, Accident, Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
403B Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Discount Meal Program
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent, but not necessary.
Must be 18 years of age or older to serve alcohol.
Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal directions.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and work cooperatively with other associates.
Must be able to lift 20 lbs to shoulder height.
Must be able to push 200 lbs on a cart with casters.

Longhorn Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity within the workplace.