Exceptional dining starts with thoughtful service.

We’re seeking a warm, professional, and service-focused Dining Room Server to provide attentive table service to our residents and their guests. This position plays an important role in creating a dining experience that is welcoming, enjoyable, and personalized.

The ideal candidate is dependable, personable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dining environment while maintaining a high standard of service and professionalism.

About the Variel

We believe the later chapters of life deserve to be lived with purpose, comfort, and connection. The Variel is a modern senior living community in the heart of Woodland Hills, built on a simple conviction: exceptional senior living should offer the same warmth, quality, and attention to detail found in a luxury hotel. 

Our residents are more than customers, they are our neighbors, friends, and community. Every interaction, experience, and detail matters, from the care we provide to the way we welcome residents and their families each day.

At The Variel, we value genuine hospitality, teamwork, compassion, and accountability. We treat each other the way we wish to be treated in return, and we are committed to creating an environment where our residents and our team members can thrive.

About the location

Set at 6233 Variel Avenue in the Warner Center district of Woodland Hills, The Variel offers a vibrant setting surrounded by shopping, dining, entertainment, and the best of the West San Fernando Valley. With Westfield Topanga, local farmers markets, parks, and everyday conveniences just minutes away, our community provides residents with a comfortable and connected lifestyle. Designed with modern living in mind, The Variel combines thoughtful amenities, inviting spaces, and exceptional service to create an environment that feels welcoming, sophisticated, and distinctly like home.

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.

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 Variel of Woodland Hills 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.