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Lead Server jobs are open across full-service restaurants, hotel dining, catering operations, and event venues, at every level from entry-level server to floor supervisor, with specializations in fine dining service, banquet coordination, and casual upscale hospitality. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Lead Server - Join Our Big-Hearted Team
Bring your heart to work! Join our vibrant team at La Loma Village in Litchfield Park, AZ, as a Lead Server!
Your Mission: Coordinates and oversees the activities of team members and ensures that assigned job expectations are completed while proper policy and procedure is maintained. Provides service support in the dining rooms and other venues as circumstances dictate.
Why Choose Us?
- Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021.
- Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promptly and warmly greets guests.
- Takes and serves food and beverage orders in an efficient manner following established steps of service.
- Delivers food and beverages promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
- Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
- Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
- Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
- Collects tickets and follows proper cash-handling procedures.
- Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests and residents.
- Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
- Promptly addresses complaints or issues and relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
- Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
- Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events.
- Attends pre-meal/line-up meetings.
- Ensures tables are bussed after each course.
- Fulfills room service and to-go tickets for residents in correct order.
- Properly maintains and operates all equipment.
- Assists management with coordinating team members and service related to the dining rooms.
- Trains and mentors all team members in the correct serving techniques and proper sanitation.
- Maintains a constant presence in the dining rooms to assure proper service techniques are being practiced.
- Evaluates and implements efficient work techniques of the dining room team members.
- Complies with all state and county health codes for food handling.
- Must be able to provide direction and support key initiatives.
- Use of POS system as needed.
Your Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous dining room experience preferred.
- Must have Maricopa County Food Handlers Card.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.
Apply today!
Lead Server - Join Our Big-Hearted Team
Bring your heart to work! Join our vibrant team at La Loma Village in Litchfield Park, AZ, as a Lead Server!
Your Mission: Coordinates and oversees the activities of team members and ensures that assigned job expectations are completed while proper policy and procedure is maintained. Provides service support in the dining rooms and other venues as circumstances dictate.
Why Choose Us?
- Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021.
- Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promptly and warmly greets guests.
- Takes and serves food and beverage orders in an efficient manner following established steps of service.
- Delivers food and beverages promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
- Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
- Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
- Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
- Collects tickets and follows proper cash-handling procedures.
- Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests and residents.
- Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
- Promptly addresses complaints or issues and relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
- Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
- Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events.
- Attends pre-meal/line-up meetings.
- Ensures tables are bussed after each course.
- Fulfills room service and to-go tickets for residents in correct order.
- Properly maintains and operates all equipment.
- Assists management with coordinating team members and service related to the dining rooms.
- Trains and mentors all team members in the correct serving techniques and proper sanitation.
- Maintains a constant presence in the dining rooms to assure proper service techniques are being practiced.
- Evaluates and implements efficient work techniques of the dining room team members.
- Complies with all state and county health codes for food handling.
- Must be able to provide direction and support key initiatives.
- Use of POS system as needed.
Your Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous dining room experience preferred.
- Must have Maricopa County Food Handlers Card.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.
Apply today!
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Who's Hiring
- Waffle House60
- Aramark19
- AMD4
- Google3
- Restaurant Associates3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead server jobs.
- Two or more years of full-service or fine dining server experience
- Demonstrated ability to train and supervise junior front-of-house staff
- Valid food handler certification and responsible beverage service certification
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage menus including wine and cocktail pairings
- Experience with point-of-sale systems used in restaurant and hospitality environments
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the operation
Tips for Your Lead Server Job Search
Tailor your resume to service style
Fine dining, banquet, and casual upscale employers look for different things. Specify the service style you've worked in, the covers-per-shift you've handled, and any wine or spirits certifications you hold. Generic server resumes get passed over fast.
Highlight team leadership on your resume
Lead server roles are about directing a section and training junior staff, not just carrying plates. Call out instances where you trained new hires, ran pre-shift lineups, or resolved guest complaints without manager involvement. Those details separate you from server applicants.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead server openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by venue type first
Hotel restaurants, private clubs, and independent fine dining operations each hire for different skills and schedules. Narrow your search by venue type before filtering by location so your application matches what that specific employer actually needs.
Prepare for a working interview
Many hospitality employers ask lead server candidates to work a live shift before making an offer. Treat it as a formal interview: show how you handle a table turn, communicate with the kitchen, and support your fellow servers under pressure.
Negotiate schedule before accepting an offer
Lead server compensation often includes a guaranteed section or shift priority. Before you accept, clarify which shifts are yours, how tip pools are structured, and whether you're expected to cover managerial duties without manager pay.
Lead Server Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead servers?
Waffle House, Aramark, and AMD are hiring the most lead servers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hotel groups and full-service restaurant chains tend to post the highest volume of lead server openings consistently.
How many lead server jobs are remote?
About 11% of lead server openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, as the role requires direct guest and team interaction on the floor. The small share of remote-adjacent roles typically involves catering coordination, event planning support, or training and onboarding documentation for multi-unit hospitality groups.
How do you become a lead server?
Start by building at least two years of full-service server experience in a table-service environment. Pursue a food handler certification and a recognized responsible beverage service credential. Volunteer to train new hires and take on opening or closing duties to show initiative. When a lead or captain position opens at your current employer, apply with specific examples of how you've supported the floor and improved service.
Can you get hired as a lead server with little experience?
Some employers will consider candidates with strong server fundamentals but limited lead experience if you can demonstrate leadership potential. Emphasize any training, mentoring, or shift-coverage responsibilities you've taken on informally. Applying to casual upscale or high-volume venues rather than fine dining establishments improves your chances, since those operations often promote quickly from within.
What does the lead server interview process look like?
Most lead server interviews start with a phone or in-person screen focused on your service background and availability. A second round typically involves a conversation with a floor manager or general manager covering how you handle difficult guests, train new staff, and manage a section under pressure. Many employers finish with a working interview or trail shift before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to lead server jobs?
You can find and apply to lead server jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and preferred venue type, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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