Lead Server

Kisco Senior Living•Corona, CA

7d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Server provides hands-on dining service to residents and guests while supporting dining room operations and guiding team members. The role helps ensure dining experiences are warm, seamless, and memorable across dining venues, and promotes a hospitality-focused culture. The position is at Valencia Terrace and is scheduled Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pay is $19–$19.30 per hour. The Lead Server serves as a liaison between residents, guests, and kitchen staff; mentors and assists with training dining staff; and helps coordinate schedules and staffing needs as directed. The role also involves learning resident preferences, monitoring resident well-being and reporting concerns, maintaining dining-area cleanliness and presentation, and identifying opportunities to improve service and efficiency. Kisco Senior Living describes itself as an award-winning senior living industry leader for over 35 years. Offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of the pre-employment process, which may include drug screening, a job-related physical examination, TB screening, background checks, and required vaccinations or immunizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
3–5 years of dining or hospitality experience.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead by example and support team development.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and related systems.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Food Handler’s Certification required per state guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or lead experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional, warm dining service to residents and guests.
Support daily dining room operations for smooth and efficient service.
Lead by example and promote a hospitality-focused culture across dining venues.
Serve as a liaison between residents, guests, and kitchen staff to support clear communication.
Support and mentor team members to maintain high service standards.
Assist with training and development of dining staff.
Help coordinate schedules and support staffing needs as directed.
Learn resident preferences to provide personalized service.
Monitor resident well-being and report concerns to appropriate team members.
Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and presentation of dining areas.
Identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency, and the overall dining experience.
Demonstrate the organization’s Principles, Values, and Beliefs in interactions.
Build strong relationships with residents, families, and team members.
Deliver hospitality with professionalism, care, and attention to detail.