Lead Server - Tavern

Location: Northern

# Lead Server
- Tavern Wasatch Peaks Ranch
- Main
- Morgan, UT 84050## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education  Level Not Specified

Travel Percentage None Category Restaurant
- Food Service## Description
** Position Summary
** The Lead Server is a key member of the Food & Beverage team responsible for providing exceptional service to members and guests while serving as a leader and resource for the front-of-house team. The Lead Server works alongside management to ensure smooth daily operations, maintain high service standards, and create a welcoming and memorable dining experience.

This position is a working leadership role and requires an individual who leads by example, demonstrates strong knowledge of food and beverage, and is confident supporting and coaching other servers.
** Success in This Role
** Success as a Lead Server means consistently delivering an exceptional member experience while helping the entire front-of-house team perform at a high level. The Lead Server should be someone the team can rely on for knowledge, leadership, and support and someone management can trust to help maintain service standards during every shift.## Qualifications
** Essential Responsibilities
**** Member & Guest Experience
*** Provide warm, knowledgeable, and attentive service to members and their guests.
* Build strong relationships with members and recognize their preferences and expectations.
* Anticipate member and guest needs and respond promptly and professionally.
* Handle service concerns with professionalism and involve management when appropriate.
* Maintain a positive, welcoming, and professional presence throughout the restaurant.
** Floor Leadership
*** Lead the front-of-house team during assigned shifts and serve as the primary point of contact for servers when management is unavailable.
* Assist with assigning sections, side work, opening and closing duties, and daily service priorities.
* Monitor the dining room to ensure proper service flow, table maintenance, pacing, and overall guest satisfaction.
* Communicate effectively with the kitchen, bar, host team, and management throughout service.
* Assist management with managing high-volume periods and adjusting service levels as needed.
* Help ensure all service standards and restaurant procedures are consistently followed.
** Training & Team Development
*** Serve as a role model for service standards, professionalism, teamwork, and member engagement.
* Assist with training and onboarding new servers.
* Coach team members on menu knowledge, wine and beverage service, steps of service, POS procedures, and member interaction.
* Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate daily specials, menu changes, events, and important member information when requested.
* Encourage teamwork and support a positive workplace culture.
** Food & Beverage Knowledge
*** Maintain strong knowledge of all food and beverage menus, including ingredients, preparation methods, allergens, dietary restrictions, and appropriate pairings.
* Demonstrate knowledge of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.
* Confidently make recommendations based on member preferences.
* Stay current on menu changes and daily specials.
* Ensure proper food safety, alcohol service, and responsible service standards are followed.
** Operational Responsibilities
*** Assist with opening and closing procedures.
* Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper presentation of the dining room and service areas.
* Ensure tables, service stations, and restaurant areas are properly stocked and maintained.
* Assist with inventory counts and product organization as directed by management.
* Follow all POS, and payment procedures.
* Assist with special events, member functions, and private…