Food and Beverage Lead Server

Recruiting Partner: Larry Chesner

Birmingham, Michigan | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $70,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 163570

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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.

·        Opportunity for some travel and work in an upscale environment.

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

·        Tech-savvy; familiar with digital inventory tools and presentation software.

·        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 across various settings/ Train, coach, and delegate tasks effectively to the service team.

·        Manage alcohol, wine, and bar inventory using digital tracking systems

·        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

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 163570

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Larry Chesner

Senior Recruiting Partner

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Larry Chesner

Senior Recruiting Partner