Server Assistant

The Bartolotta Restaurants; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The Bartolotta Restaurants is seeking a Server Assistant to support dining room operations in a fast-paced environment in the Milwaukee area. You will set tables, clear dishes, and maintain a clean and sanitary service area.

Responsibilities include clearing tables, assisting guests with condiments and utensils, and supporting dishwashing and housekeeping tasks to ensure a top-quality guest experience.

Qualifications

• Good organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Experience with ware washing and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to perform sanitation functions.
• Able to work at a rapid pace for extended periods.
• Adhere to sanitation policy and guidelines related to personal hygiene.
• Pleasant and accommodating personality with an outgoing demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Remove plates, glassware, silverware, linens, and other trash from tables.
• Remove extra place settings and provide additional settings as needed.
• Assist guests with condiments, extra napkins, additional silverware, etc.
• Assist with removal of trash and garbage from the building to the dumpster area.
• Assist with cleaning side stations, floors, furniture and restrooms.
• Check chairs and booths for crumbs and wipe clean.
• Check under table and surrounding floor area and sweep up crumbs or litter.
• Maintain a clean work environment by picking up litter on the floor, side stations and restrooms.
• Assist the dishwasher with sorting dirty plate ware, glassware and silverware at dish pit area.
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times.
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.
• Assist other team members and management as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Sanitation protocols

Fast-paced work

Job description

About the Company

The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co‑founded by restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, James Beard Award‑winning Chef Paul Bartolotta. Since 1993, it has become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region, offering first‑class service and cuisine across 17 unique restaurants and catering facilities. The company also supports community initiatives through its charitable program, Care‑a‑lotta.

Job Summary

Server Assistants set tables with clean linens and silverware and remove soiled dishes, glassware, and silverware from the tables.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Remove plates, glassware, silverware, linens, and other trash from tables once guests are finished.
• Remove any extra place settings at the table or supply additional settings as needed.
• Assist guests with condiments, extra napkins, additional silverware, etc.
• Assist with the removal of trash and garbage from the building to the dumpster area.
• Assist with cleaning side stations, floors, furniture and restrooms.
• Check chairs and booths for crumbs, excess food and garbage, and wipe clean.
• Check under table and surrounding floor area and sweep up any crumbs or litter if necessary.
• Maintain a clean work environment by always picking up litter on the floor, side stations and restrooms.
• Assist the dishwasher with sorting of dirty plate ware, glassware and silverware at dish pit area.
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times.
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.
• Assist other team members and management as needed.

Requirements

• Good organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Experience working routinely with ware washing and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to perform all cleaning and sanitation functions required.
• Able to work at a rapid pace for an extended period of time.
• Adhere to all sanitation policy and guidelines related to handling of food and personal hygiene.
• Possess a pleasant and accommodating personality with a continuous and outgoing demeanor.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Walking and standing on kitchen tiling with potentially slick surfaces and wet floors.
• Light/moderate lifting (25–50 pounds).
• Position requires working in a fast‑paced environment and subject to irregular hours including late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.