The primary role of restaurant service staff is to interact with guests and make sure they have a great dining experience, and the lead server makes sure the dining room and staff are prepared to make this happen. The lead server adds a level of accountability in the restaurant and acts a coordinator of the details that are needed for a smooth meal service. This position is ideal for those with many years of restaurant service experience and excellent leadership skills. Lead servers generally have flexible work schedules and the opportunity to earn a lot of tips. Shifts often include nights and weekends depending on the restaurants hours of operation.
