Food and Beverage Lead Server

Food and Beverage Lead Server

Food and Beverage Lead Server

Recruiting Partner: Larry Chesner

Royal Oak, Michigan | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $65,000 to $70,000 | Job ID: 181125

Job Summary

Food and Beverage Lead Server

We are seeking an experienced, polished, and service-driven Service Professional to join our private service team within a luxury family residence. This full-time role requires a dynamic individual who can deliver unparalleled hospitality experience and take ownership of all aspects of food and beverage service in both private and event settings. This position requires a flexible, hands-on leader with strong bartending skills, impeccable service standards, and the ability to create memorable experiences for the family and guests.

Food and Beverage Lead Server Benefits:

• Full-time position with a generous hourly wage.
• Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401K with company match, PTO.
• Exciting Opportunity to work in an upscale environment with great benefits.

Food and Beverage Lead Server Requirements:

• 5 years in a fine dining, private service, or luxury hospitality environment (e.g., Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, private estates) is preferred.
• Proven bartending and beverage service skills; knowledge of mixology and wine
• Experience managing or leading service staff in upscale settings /Strong sense of urgency and ability to read the room and adapt.
• Excellent communication skills and a charismatic, guest-forward personality
• Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences

Food and Beverage Lead Server Responsibilities:

• Execute formal and informal meal service (lunch, and or dinner).
• Full-service bartending: create and serve cocktails, manage bar setup, curate and execute beverage programs
• Lead all dining and event service, including table setting, drinkware/silverware setup, plating, and chafing dish presentation
• Provide professional service during private in-home events & business meetings
• When applicable – Lead and direct a team of 4–6 servers (when needed) across various settings/ Train, coach, and delegate tasks effectively to a small service team.
• Manage alcohol, wine, and bar inventory.
• Collaborate with local catering teams on menu development and event logistics.
• Serve as concierge and family liaison for service and logistics at corporate events/Assist with setup, coordination, and breakdown of offsite and onsite functions.

JOB ID: 181125