About The 501

The 501 at Mattison Estate offers a modern, hospitality-focused approach to senior living, providing Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in an upscale and engaging environment.

Designed around connection, wellness, and inspired living, The 501 combines thoughtfully designed residences with chef-prepared dining, exceptional amenities, engaging programs, and personalized support. Our team is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and a welcoming community where residents can continue to live with purpose, independence, and connection.

Location

Located in Ambler, Pennsylvania, The 501 at Mattison Estate offers a unique setting that blends modern senior living with the character and history of the surrounding area. The community is situated on eight acres of the historic Mattison Estate, next to Lindenwold Castle and just a short distance from vibrant downtown Ambler.

Residents and team members enjoy convenient access to local restaurants, shopping, arts, entertainment, and year-round community activities. With nearby SEPTA train stations and easy access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, The 501 is also conveniently connected to the greater Philadelphia area.

Position Summary 

The Dining Room Server is responsible for providing table service in the community dining rooms, from preparing tables and taking orders to serving meals and clearing dishes. This position works closely with the culinary and dining teams to ensure meals are served accurately, efficiently, and courteously. 

The Server also assists with maintaining clean and sanitary dining areas, responds to resident and guest requests, and helps support overall dining operations as needed. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

• Set tables and maintain dining and service stations in proper order. 
• Greet residents and guests and provide gracious, attentive table service. 
• Take meal orders and deliver requested items accurately and courteously. 
• Answer questions about menu items and assist with meal selections when needed. 
• Clear and reset tables during and after meal service. 
• Record meal checks, reservations, and additional charges using the POS system. 
• Maintain a high level of service for residents and their guests. 
• Assist with dishwashing and distribution of clean dishes when needed. 
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary conditions in dining and work areas. 
• Complete assigned cleaning and side-work tasks. 
• Maintain appropriate personal hygiene and follow department dress code. 
• Attend required in-service training and educational sessions. 
• Work cooperatively with residents, guests, families, coworkers, and other departments. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Qualifications  

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• Minimum  of 1 year of serving experience preferred. 
• Previous table service experience in a hotel, restaurant, club, fine dining, hospitality, or senior living environment preferred; training may be provided. 
• Current  state-required food safety/sanitation certification or license, as applicable. 
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively. 
• Ability to explain menu items, answer questions, coordinate meal service, and respond appropriately to requests. 
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with a courteous, gracious, and professional approach. 
• Ability to work cooperatively with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisors, and coworkers. 
• Working knowledge of POS systems preferred. 

Preferred:  

• A minimum of one year of serving experience, with a current state-required sanitation certification (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager).  
• Fine-dining experience in a hotel, restaurant is preferred and we will train the right person. A high school diploma is preferred.  
• You  bring the ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively; to interpret and explain the menu, answer or refer questions, and coordinate the meal service process; and complete knowledge of point of-sale (POS) systems, including recording meal checks, reservations and additional charges. 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions  

• Works indoors and must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, including throughout the workday. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds independently. 
• Ability to push and pull bus carts weighing up to 50 pounds independently. 
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, and balance throughout the workday. 
• Ability to safely perform assigned duties in a fast-paced dining environment. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The 501 is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not to limited, respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position. We review all applications and strive to hire the candidates who are the most qualified to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.