Bring Great Restaurant Service to Life at The Mather

Join The Mather's Food & Beverage team as a Server and be part of a restaurant environment that brings together great food, genuine hospitality, and exceptional service. With multiple restaurant venues, each offering its own style and atmosphere, there's always something new to experience. From our scratch kitchen and ever-changing menus to the personal touches that make guests feel welcome, you'll help create an experience residents, family members, and guests look forward to.

As a Server, you'll provide professional and timely food and beverage service while building connections with the people you serve. You'll get to know our menu offerings, share recommendations, and help guests explore our food and beverage program. We're looking for someone who enjoys connecting with people, has a passion for food and hospitality, and takes pride in providing attentive, personalized service. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and value quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to have you on our team.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, providing consistent, dependable pay without relying on tips. See the hourly rate range below, along with our detailed team member benefits and perks, including Paid Time Off, 401(k), paid skills training opportunities, free parking, flexible meal plans, free use of the community fitness center and pool, free uniforms for applicable positions, and our nationally recognized focus on team member wellness.

Part-time positions available with flexible schedules. Weekend, weeknight, and holiday availability required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Welcomes all tables with a warm and friendly greeting.
Takes accurate food orders.
Serves food and beverages in multiple restaurant venues with differing styles of service.
Is knowledgeable about food and beverage offerings and can provide recommendations based on guest preferences.
Promptly and accurately closes checks.
Always maintains a neat and orderly appearance according to established standards.
Completes related tasks and side work as assigned.
Demonstrates a positive, respectful, and professional team approach and communicates effectively with residents, peers, and managers.
Consistently communicates resident and guests concerns to supervisors and/or management.
Assists in maintaining and achieving departmental sanitation standards and goals.
Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

Excellent interaction and communication skills.
Demonstrates completion of assigned duties through effective teamwork.
Strong hospitality service skills and a passion for interacting with people.
English language proficiency

Preferred:

1 year or more of experience as a server in a full-service restaurant.
Prior service experience in dining environment.
Level 4 LobsterInk Certification.
2 or more years of server experience in an upscale restaurant.
Event server knowledge and experience.
Foundational level of wine knowledge.

The hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions. At Mather, we are committed to being inclusive, resilient, bold, and impactful—and that includes offering a total rewards experience designed to support our team members. This position may be eligible to participate in Mather’s benefit plan and the Team Member Appreciation Fund, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. Participation in the Team member Appreciation Fund is not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hire date and program eligibility requirements. All benefits are subject to change without notice.

Hourly Pay Range

$23.50—$25 USD

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more.

The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well^SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work^®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Hourly Pay Range 23.5 - 25 USD

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