Lead Server - Full-time Year-Round Position

Create Unforgettable Guest Experiences in the Heart of the Rockies!

Now hiring for Full-time Year-Round Position!

Join a legacy 107 years in the making! C Lazy U Ranch, one of America’s top guest ranches, is hiring for the 2026 summer season in beautiful Granby, Colorado. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service that sets us apart. To maintain this standard, we seek enthusiastic, service-oriented professionals with strong communication skills who go above and beyond to create unforgettable guest experiences. We offer below-market housing and three complimentary meals daily. Spend your summer in the Rockies—apply today!

Working Environment: Working Ranch & Guest Hospitality

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Server is responsible for ensuring smooth and exceptional dining service for ranch guests while maintaining the standards and values of the ranch’s hospitality experience. This role serves as a liaison between the dining room staff and management, providing leadership, training, and support to ensure efficient, friendly, and professional service. The Lead Server sets the tone for a positive guest dining experience and assists in managing front-of-house operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service & Guest Experience

• Lead dining service for all meal periods with professionalism and efficiency
• Provide elevated, attentive service to guests, ensuring satisfaction with food, beverages, and overall experience
• Anticipate guest needs, resolve issues promptly, and communicate feedback to management
• Support themed dinners, special events, and offsite dining with confidence and flexibility

Team Leadership

• Train, coach, and mentor servers and support staff on service standards, ranch etiquette, and safety protocols
• Delegate tasks during service and ensure timely table turns and guest satisfaction
• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate daily goals, service notes, and menu knowledge
• Work with Supervisor and Manager to do seating charts, manage book4time with members, and set up tables by diagram.
• Model a strong work ethic, team-oriented attitude, and commitment to the ranch’s hospitality mission

Operational Duties

• Assist with setup and breakdown of dining spaces for each meal period
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service stations and dining areas
• Ensure accurate reporting of meal counts and service feedback to the Supervisor and Dining Room Manager
• Support beverage service, including coffee, wine, and bar operations as needed

Communication & Collaboration

• Coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure timing, accuracy, and guest needs are met
• Communicate clearly with the Dining Room Manager regarding staff performance, scheduling, and guest concerns
• Collaborate with Events and Guest Services teams for smooth execution of private dinners and group meals