Do you enjoy delivering great service while supporting and guiding others?
- Are you someone teammates naturally turn to for help, direction, and calm leadership?
- Do you take pride in creating a dining experience that feels organized, welcoming, and consistent?
Our Lead Server role may be just right for you.
In this role, you’ll perform all core wait staff duties while also providing day to day leadership and support to the dining service team. You’ll help ensure smooth meal service, model service standards, and serve as a resource for teammates—especially when a manager or supervisor is not present.‑
WHO WE ARE
As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Life Plan retirement community rooted in Boulder since 1960, Frasier is on a mission: to build community that inspires and celebrates life.
What makes us stand out? Our values-based culture. We foster community, cultivate curiosity, inspire excellence, and lead with respect and accountability in every interaction.
OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU
Pay Range: $18.40-$23.90 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule: 34–40 hours per week, depending on availability, with shifts between 6:00 AM and 7:30 PM.
Applications are reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled.
Comprehensive Benefits That Wow
- We’ve got you covered — Frasier pays 83% of your Health, Dental & Vision premiums
- Grow your future — 401(k) with 100% match on the first 5%
- Security you can count on — Employer-paid Disability & Life Insurance
- Recharge and refresh — Generous PTO, up to 18 days/year
- Invest in yourself — Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
Perks That Make Life Better
- Stay strong for free — On-site fitness center at no cost
- Support when you need it — Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Move more, spend less — YMCA membership for just $10/month
- Commute made easy — Free EcoPass for full-time team members
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Make an impact, daily — support residents and teammates through thoughtful service
- Grow here — build leadership skills while staying hand son
- Belong here — join a collaborative, inclusive community.
- Be inspired — work in beautiful Boulder with mountain views that uplift your day.
WHAT YOU’LL OWN
Deliver an Exceptional Dining Experience
- Perform all core Server duties, delivering courteous, timely, and accurate meal service
- Support residents with menu selections, preferences, and dietary considerations
- Monitor dining room flow, service pace, and presentation to ensure consistency
- Build familiarity with resident names and preferences to create a personalized experience
Provide Team Support & Leadership
- Serve as a visible, supportive resource for Servers during assigned shifts
- Provide day to day guidance and informal leadership in the absence of management
- Train and orient new team members on service standards and procedures
- Model professionalism, teamwork, and positive morale
- Assist with real-time problem solving during busy service periods
Support Operations, Safety & Quality
- Open and close the dining room when management coverage is not available
- Ensure side work, server tasks, and closing duties are completed accurately
- Monitor cleanliness, staff readiness, and dining room setup
- Adhere to and model food safety, sanitation, allergen, and infection control standards
- Support catering functions as needed and escalate concerns appropriately
WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Clear, respectful communication with residents, guests, and team members
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow through
- Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast paced environment
- Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and service standards
- Minimum of one year of experience in a restaurant or dining service setting
- Prior experience mentoring, training, or informally leading peers preferred
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT
- Lead by example and take pride in doing things the right way
- Support accountability while maintaining a positive team environment
- Adapt easily during busy or changing service conditions
- Enjoy helping others succeed and feel supported
- Represent Frasier with professionalism, warmth, and respect
WHAT WE DO
At Frasier, we create a vibrant lifestyle for seniors through a full continuum of care—independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. More than 300 dedicated team members help nearly 500 residents thrive with exceptional dining, wellness programs, health services, and engaging activities.
We honor our rich history while shaping the future with innovation, compassion, and a commitment to excellence.
EEOC
Frasier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered.
To protect our residents, an annual Flu vaccine, TB test, Drug Screen and Background Check are conditions of employment. COVID vaccination is encouraged but not required.
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