Food and Beverage Lead Server

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Birmingham, Michigan
  • Full Time

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.

Exciting Opportunity to work in an upscale environment with great benefits.

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

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 46 servers (when needed) across various settings/ Train, coach, and delegate tasks effectively to a small service team.

Manage alcohol, wine, and bar inventory.

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.

Job ID: 489134085
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025

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