About this opportunity
C-Lazy-U-Ranch-2 lists this Lead Server - Full-time Year-Round Position opportunity in granby, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of high-volume food service experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to work varied shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Experience in rustic, resort, or hospitality-focused environments preferred
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in a fast-paced setting
Wine and food knowledge strongly preferred; willingness to learn required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to communicate verbally with colleagues and guests.
Ability to listen and hear.
Frequently required to walk.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in a dynamic, guest-facing ranch setting. Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, interacting with high-end clientele, and maintaining a polished yet warm demeanor consistent with ranch hospitality values.
This Job Description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the Food and Beverage Lead Server position and is not intended to be an inclusive list of tasks and expectations. Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. I further understand that this Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment and that the company reserves the right to revise and change duties as the need arises.
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Worksite address
granby, CO, 80446, US
Who can apply
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