Server

Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $18.75

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

paid bereavement

Paid jury duty

Complimentary Meals

career advancement

professional growth

Extensive Training

Job Description

Gallaher Signature Living is a premier senior living community provider committed to redefining what it means to age well through compassionate, elegant, and excellent care. With a presence across California in locations such as Santa Rosa, Alameda, Moorpark, and Covina, Gallaher Signature Living offers a range of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Rooted in the values of respect, dignity, and personalized attention, the company focuses on creating thoughtfully designed environments that enrich the daily lives of its residents and foster meaningful connections among community members. The company’s support office is located in Windsor, California, ensuring centralized coordination and support for its residential communities.

Gallaher Signature Living is currently seeking a Server to join their team, offering a salary range of $18.75 to $21.50 per hour with a schedule from Sunday to Monday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Server plays a crucial role in delivering an elevated dining experience that aligns with the community’s boutique hospitality standards. This position involves providing attentive, gracious, and professional food and beverage service to residents, family members, and guests in a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment.

The Server’s responsibilities extend beyond basic service to include refined meal presentation, beverage preparation and replenishment, responsible alcohol service, and maintaining bar and dining areas. The Server must have thorough knowledge of menus, daily specials, and dietary needs to assist residents confidently. The role also demands adherence to fine-dining service etiquette, such as appropriate table service, course clearing, and guest engagement, ensuring a high-quality dining experience.

Additionally, the Server is expected to maintain a sanitary workspace that complies with food safety and sanitation standards. They support the community's hospitality and marketing efforts through positive engagement during tours and events and work collaboratively with other departments to provide a seamless resident experience. Safety is a paramount concern; therefore, the Server must follow all established safety protocols, including illness prevention, emergency preparedness, and resident care procedures. The role includes responding to resident concerns empathetically and escalating issues appropriately, performing additional duties to meet operational needs, and completing all required certifications and training as mandated by company standards and regulations like Title 22.

This position offers growth opportunities within a supportive environment that values teamwork, compassion, and professional development. Gallaher Signature Living provides a workplace culture that respects diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, ensuring a rewarding career for individuals passionate about senior living and hospitality.

Job Requirements

Must be at least eighteen years of age
high school diploma or equivalent preferred
minimum of six months experience in food and beverage service preferred
ability to safely operate food service equipment and utensils commonly used in professional dining environments
knowledge of or willingness to learn assisted living operations and dementia awareness
demonstrated ability to work compassionately and patiently with older adults including those with cognitive impairment
ability to operate standard office and facility equipment including POS systems and timekeeping devices
strong communication skills
ability to read, write, and speak English effectively
highly motivated, dependable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
ability to obtain and maintain required certifications including Food Handler’s Permit and First Aid/CPR as applicable
must successfully pass all required background checks, health screenings, and immunization requirements in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.

Job Qualifications

Must be at least eighteen years of age
high school diploma or equivalent preferred
minimum of six months of experience in food and beverage service preferred
hospitality or fine-dining experience a plus
demonstrated ability to work compassionately and patiently with older adults, including individuals with cognitive impairment
strong communication skills with ability to read, write, and speak English effectively
highly motivated and dependable
ability to work independently and as part of a team
ability to obtain and maintain required certifications including Food Handler’s Permit and First Aid/CPR as applicable.

Job Duties

Provide refined, courteous, and efficient meal service to residents, family members, and guests
serve, prepare, and replenish beverages including water, coffee, tea, soda, wine, beer, and cocktails
open, pour, and serve wine and beer according to responsible alcohol service guidelines
stock and maintain bar areas and communicate inventory needs to the Executive Chef
accurately take and enter food and beverage orders into the Point of Sale system
verify accuracy of orders including special requests and dietary needs
demonstrate thorough knowledge of menus, daily specials, and preparation methods
ensure plates are attractively presented and deliver meals using proper service techniques
follow fine-dining service standards and etiquette
maintain dining room tables and service stations with proper linens, china, glassware, flatware, condiments, and supplies
reset and flip tables promptly and professionally
clear and bus tables efficiently and assist with kitchen support as needed
maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety standards
assist with meal delivery to resident apartments as required
interact with residents warmly and respectfully, recognizing individual preferences and needs
address resident questions or concerns professionally, escalating when appropriate
support hospitality and marketing efforts during tours and events
foster teamwork and collaboration across departments
maintain a safe environment by adhering to all safety protocols including illness prevention, universal precautions, emergency preparedness, and resident elopement prevention
promptly report occupational exposures
observe and report changes in residents’ conditions
complete all required training, certifications, and meetings as mandated
participate in daily department meetings
perform additional duties as assigned.