Evening Server

WI- The Trade Hotel Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide hotel discounts

Referral and incentive programs

Paid Volunteer Hours

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

The Trade Hotel Milwaukee is seeking an Evening Server to deliver memorable dining experiences. Starting at $8/hour plus gratuity, the role requires flexible availability on weekends and a passion for hospitality.

As part of our team, you’ll greet guests, take orders, and coordinate with kitchen and service staff to ensure timely, attentive service across dining rooms and room service. We emphasize growth, fun, trust and responsibility, offering mentorship, training, and pathways to advance

Qualifications

• Three or more months of restaurant experience.
• Excellent customer service mindset.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve up a memorable dining experience as a Server, taking orders, delivering food and drinks, and ensuring every guest enjoys friendly, attentive service.
• Greet every guest with a friendly smile and welcoming attitude.
• Take dining room and room service orders; communicating them to the kitchen through the point-of-sale system; follow-up directly with cooks as needed
• Check in frequently with guests to ensure all needs and expectations are being met
• Prepare checks and post payments using the point-of-sale system
• Remove dishware from tables/counters during the dining experience as well as at the end; take them to the kitchen for washing
• Clean and sanitize the service and guest areas of the restaurant as needed

Skills

Restaurant experience

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Evening Server

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Starting at $8/hour plus gratuity, experienced candidates may qualify for a higher wage

Flexible availability required on Weekends

The Evening Server position is more than a job, it’s a path to a fulfilling adventure, one that you direct and we guide. A place where your impact matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions are valued. We'll invest in you, providing tools, resources, and mentorship to help you succeed all while staying true to our core values of Growth, Fun, Trust, and Responsibility.

We take great pride in the inclusive environment we’ve created attributing to our award-winning status, an experience in which team members at every level are fully engaged and can see the relationship between their job responsibilities and the overall success of the The Trade hotel.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Serve up a memorable dining experience as a Server, taking orders, delivering food and drinks, and ensuring every guest enjoys friendly, attentive service.

• Greet every guest with a friendly smile and welcoming attitude
• Take dining room and room service orders; communicating them to the kitchen through the point-of-sale system; follow-up directly with cooks as needed
• Check in frequently with guests to ensure all needs and expectations are being met
• Prepare checks and post payments using the point-of-sale system
• Remove dishware from tables/counters during the dining experience as well as at the end; take them to the kitchen for washing
• Clean and sanitize the service and guest areas of the restaurant as needed

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Bring

• Three or more months of restaurant experience
• Motivated to maintain excellent customer service reputation
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced setting

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Career Growth

• Personalized career development and advancement opportunities
• Leadership training, mentorship, and educational assistance
• Opportunities to grow across 35 hotels and our Corporate Office

Team Member Perks

• Worldwide hotel discounts and complimentary stays atNCG Hospitality-managed hotels
• Referral and incentive programs to earn additional rewards
• Paid Volunteer Hours, recognition programs, and appreciation events

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, and Employee Assistance Program
• HSA/FSA options, telehealth, wellness benefits, and more

Financial Benefits

• Competitive pay with same-day pay options
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Performance bonuses for eligible positions

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