Job Description

About Enso Village

Enso Village is a Zen-inspired community with a focus on mindful aging, the joys of nature, sustainability and contemplative life and care for adults 60+. Enso Village is a collaborative endeavor between the Kendal Corporation—an esteemed, nationally recognized leader in senior living guided by the Quaker values of its founders—and the San Francisco Zen Center, one of the first Zen Buddhist organizations in the US, founded by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi.

As America’s first and only Zen-inspired senior living community, Enso Village is a workplace like no other place you have ever worked. Here, our staff and residents engage fully and form close and meaningful relationships. We seek to uphold our professionalism and our humanity in equal measure. We listen with open minds and hearts. We learn something meaningful from every person and every experience. Sustaining others is what sustains us.

The Role

As a Server at Enso Village, you are an important part of creating a warm, welcoming, and enjoyable dining experience for our residents and guests. You will build meaningful connections through attentive, thoughtful service while ensuring each meal is served with care and professionalism. In this role, you will help uphold our standards for food and beverage service while contributing to a positive, community-focused atmosphere where residents feel valued and at home.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greeting & Seating: Welcome and seat residents and guests in the dining area when no host is available.
• Guest Experience: Guide guests through their dining experience, maintaining full knowledge of the menu and preparation methods, and ensuring a seamless service from start to finish.
• Service Protocols: Follow the Food & Beverage sequence of service as outlined by the Dining Room Manager and Executive Chef, ensuring proper procedures are consistently adhered to.
• Table Maintenance: Set and reset tables before, during, and after service, ensuring that all silverware, glassware, share plates, and napkins are clean and polished.
• Pre-bussing & Bussing: Clear and clean tables as needed during service, removing used dishes and glassware to maintain a tidy environment.
• Food & Beverage Delivery: Assist in running food and beverages to tables, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Opening & Closing Procedures: Complete opening and closing duties, including setting up and breaking down the dining area and performing side work throughout the shift.
• Cleanliness & Safety: Address spills and broken glassware/dishes immediately, using floor signs when necessary to maintain safety.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean all equipment, tools, and supplies, and ensure that they are in good working order, following company policies and local health department guidelines.
• Teamwork & Communication: Collaborate with management, fellow servers, and staff to address guest needs, resolve any issues, and ensure smooth service.
• Positive Attitude: Maintain a positive, respectful, and enthusiastic attitude toward all team members and guests always.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as required by management.

Position Requirements:

• Experience: Previous food service experience is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Experience working with a POS system is beneficial.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is required.
• Certification: A Food Handler certification or the ability to obtain one is required.
• Schedule: Must be flexible to work days, evenings, weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays), and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 90% of the workday.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and stretching, especially in tight spaces.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and hold up to 50 pounds.

As a responsible organization, Enso Village is committed to maintaining a secure, drug-free work environment. All candidates must undergo a background check and drug testing as part of the hiring process to ensure the well-being of our team and guests.

Compensation & Benefits:

Enso Village is committed to equal pay and transparency. The hourly pay for this position ranges from $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, non-tipped. Compensation is based on experience, education, skills, and business considerations.

We provide team members with a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on health and well-being. Full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage available starting on your first day of employment.
• Life & Disability Insurance Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with a generous employer match to help you plan for the future.
• Generous Paid Time Off Paid annual vacation, sick days, personal days, and holidays.
• Healthy Meals Subsidized organic, nutritious meals available daily.
• Professional Development Opportunities for ongoing career growth and development within the organization.

We value applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless of whether you meet all of the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Enso Village is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request accommodation.