Lead Server

Job Description

Job Description

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover You Purpose with us at Discovery Village Farmington.

As Lead Server, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As a Lead Server, you will support dining room operations by providing excellent meal service, maintaining dining room readiness, and assisting with training and support of new servers. This role plays a key part in ensuring a welcoming, organized, and high-quality dining experience for residents and guests.

Position Highlights:

• Status: FULL TIME
• Schedule: Varied Schedule; Weekends Required; Rotating Holidays; Shift times 7a-3p & 11:30a-7:30p
• Location: 20 Devonwood Drive, Farmington CT 06032
• Rate of Pay: $17.50/hr-$19.50/hr

What You’ll Do:

• Provide proper dining room setup, meal service, and dining room cleanliness
• Take meal and beverage orders and serve meals in a friendly, timely manner
• Ensure residents and guests are satisfied with their dining experience
• Maintain knowledge of daily specials and menu items and explain offerings to residents and guests
• Maintain assigned tables and surrounding areas in a clean, organized, and ready state
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules
• Support servers with day-to-day dining room operations
• Assist with orientation and training of new servers
• Practice all safety, sanitation, and loss prevention procedures
• Set up and clean the dining room while maintaining hospitality and service standards
• Maintain standards of appearance, cleanliness, personal sanitation, and hygiene
• Complete opening and closing checklists
• Assist with dining room flow, organization, and supply placement
• Support special events and assist with tabletop inventory maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year of previous fine dining experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, guests, and team members
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, procedures, and instructions
• Demonstrated interest in working with a senior population
• Strong customer service skills with a courteous and friendly demeanor
• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work flexible hours as needed
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates good judgment and sound decision-making abilities
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Join Us:

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

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We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: