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Dining Room Server
Company : American House Senior Living Communities
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 30 December 2025
Dining Room Server Position Summary (Part-Time)
Dining Room Servers assist with the overall functioning of the Culinary department by providing excellent customer service to our Residents, enriching the lives of those we serve, through innovative and creative culinary experiences! As a Server you get to do the things you love, presenting delicious food and developing relationships with Residents and your staff. You will train and develop your skills with your Team Members to cater to our Residents wishes and desires.
We welcome candidates from all industries, including restaurant workers recently displaced from their current job and anyone with a passion for providing great customer service. We provide excellent work hours and flexible schedules!
Dining Room Server Required Skills/Abilities:
- Desire to impact others’ lives through excellent customer service
- Ambition to develop relationships with our Residents
- No prior experience needed; training provided
- Minimum 16 years of age
Dining Room Server Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- Previous customer service experience
- 2 – 3 years of experience of working in a commercial restaurant or club is preferred
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Providing our Residents with the highest quality of customer service
- Responsible for communicating, interacting with, and observing our Residents
- Responsible for taking Resident’s orders and serving Resident meals and beverages.
- Set up and decoration of the dining room tables for mealtimes
- Cleaning and sanitizing of the dining room, menus, kitchen, side-stations, and other areas as directed
- Assisting with the preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads, and condiments for service
- Transports used dishes, waste, refuse and used linen to collection areas
- Follows and completes daily task assignments, ensuring all work is completed properly
- Notes Refrigeration temperatures
- Learns and retains Residents names, special requests, and dietary restrictions
- Assists with all special events and catering functions in a variety of areas throughout the community
- Assists with plating and delivery of meals to remote locations or Resident’s rooms if requested
- Other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or Executive Director
Company Overview
Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.
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Frequently asked questions
Dining room servers in Fort Myers foster meaningful connections by learning residents' names, preferences, and dietary needs. This personalized approach enhances dining experiences, creating a warm, respectful atmosphere that aligns with senior living community values.
Servers must balance delivering attentive service with sensitivity to seniors’ health restrictions and mobility. Patience and clear communication are crucial, as is understanding special dietary requirements to ensure residents’ comfort and safety.
Yes, dining room servers can advance by gaining experience and training, potentially moving into supervisory or culinary support roles. Building strong resident relationships and mastering service skills can open pathways to management within hospitality or healthcare settings.
Unlike typical servers, dining room servers in senior living focus heavily on resident interaction, including personalized service and assisting with special events. Their role extends beyond serving food to enhancing residents’ daily quality of life through compassionate care.
At American House, servers contribute to enriching lives by delivering compassionate, innovative dining experiences tailored to seniors. They embody the company’s commitment to meaningful relationships, ensuring service goes beyond meals to foster community and care.
The company offers part-time roles with flexible scheduling, accommodating diverse lifestyles and commitments. This flexibility is ideal for those seeking to balance work with personal life while engaging in rewarding service within a supportive senior living environment.
Fort Myers shows steady demand for dining room servers in senior living due to an aging population. While competition exists, employers value candidates with strong customer service passion, often welcoming those new to the industry with comprehensive training.
Dining room servers in Fort Myers typically earn between $11 and $14 per hour. Senior living communities may offer competitive pay supplemented by benefits, reflecting the specialized nature of service and the importance of resident-focused care.
During special events, servers take on expanded roles such as event setup, plating for large groups, and accommodating unique resident requests. This requires adaptability and teamwork to ensure seamless, enjoyable experiences beyond regular meal service.
Key skills include empathy, communication, and attentiveness to seniors’ needs. Experience in customer service or hospitality helps, but the passion for building relationships and learning resident preferences is equally important for success in this role.