Dining Room Team Leader
Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.
About this role
With over 1,500 meals served daily onboard, our Dining Room staff are always in motion. They work closely with the Galley Team in preparing and cleaning the dining area, helping to serve meals, and overseeing the entire dining experience onboard. The Dining Room Team Leader has oversight of their team, making sure that service is excellent, meals are ready, and the team is trained.
What you will contribute
• Responsible for the oversight of the Dining Room team in preparation, meal service, and cleanup.
• Ensure the Dining Room team is trained in the procedures and safety factors of the equipment before use.
• Follow procedures as directed by the Food Services Manager.
• Assist the Food Services Manager.
• Attend departmental meetings on all workdays.
For This Role, You Will Need
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability.
• Able to live in and contribute to community life, requiring stable and healthy interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well within a team dynamic.
• Able to lift 30 lbs./14 kg. regularly and have endurance for physical labor activities including bending, kneeling, and walking up and down stairs.
• Prior work experience in a restaurant, catering, or cafeteria required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred, ideally in a restaurant or culinary setting.
• Culinary degree or relevant culinary training preferred.
The experience of a lifetime is calling.
More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.
At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.
Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most. Apply now to start a journey that will reshape the lives of those you serve — and your own.
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