Server - Stella Van Buren

White Lodging; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Complimentary wellness tools

Leadership development & tuitionreimb

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and

Travel discounts

Growth opportunities across multiple酒店

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Job summary

White Lodging in Milwaukee is hiring both part-time and full-time Cocktail Servers for Stella Van Buren, an upscale Italian American Steakhouse inside the Westin Milwaukee Downtown. Shifts run mainly 3pm–11pm, with 2–5 shifts weekly based on availability, and earnings are tip-based.

This role emphasizes hospitality, menu knowledge, accurate payments, and teamwork. We offer comprehensive benefits for full-time staff, flexible scheduling, DailyPay, hotel discounts, and growth opportunities across

Qualifications

• Previous server or F&B service experience preferred; training provided.
• Outgoing, social personality with a passion for delivering exceptional guest service.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Positive, team-player attitude in a high-volume hotel restaurant environment.
• Ability to stand and move quickly; weekend/holiday flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food and beverage service to all guests, building connections and a warm dining atmosphere.
• Complete setup, side work, and closing duties for smooth operations each shift.
• Maintain expert knowledge of menu items and ingredients to answer guest questions.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with food quality, beverage presentation, and dining experience.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a safe, professional work environment.
• Process payments (cash, card, digital) and complete end-of-shift paperwork.
• Maintain a neat, professional personal appearance as a brand ambassador.
• Anticipate guest needs and deliver exemplary hospitality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Description

We are looking for part-time and full-time Cocktail Servers at Stella Van Buren, which is an upscale Italian American Steakhouse, located in the Westin Milwaukee Downtown. Our Cocktail Servers will primarily work from 3pm-11pm for anywhere from 2-5 shifts each week, depending on their availability. This is tip-based position, with average rates typically between $25-$30/hour based on business volumes.

Description

We are looking for part-time and full-time Cocktail Servers at Stella Van Buren, which is an upscale Italian American Steakhouse, located in the Westin Milwaukee Downtown. Our Cocktail Servers will primarily work from 3pm-11pm for anywhere from 2-5 shifts each week, depending on their availability. This is tip-based position, with average rates typically between $25-$30/hour based on business volumes.

For our full-time associates, we offer medical, dental and vision insurance starting on your date of hire, along with additional benefits such as Paid Time Off and Vacation (additional benefits noted below including Marriott hotel discounts, DailyPay options, and two week advanced scheduling).

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most dynamic cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That's where you come in. You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

We are hiring a Server to join our hotel restaurant and food and beverage team. Whether you're an experienced server, a restaurant professional seeking better benefits and greater scheduling flexibility, or someone searching for a server job with real growth potential, White Lodging is the place to grow. With multiple hotel properties in each market, we offer more opportunities than a single restaurant or bar ever could.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality food and beverage service to all guests — creating personal connections through friendly conversation, intuitive menu suggestions, and a warm, engaging dining atmosphere
• Complete all necessary setup, side work, and closing duties to ensure smooth restaurant and food and beverage operations every shift
• Maintain expert knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and garnishes — accurately and confidently answering guest questions about food and drink selections
• Ensure consistent guest satisfaction with food quality, beverage presentation, and overall dining experience from the first course to the final check
• Promote teamwork and contribute to a friendly, safe, and professional hotel restaurant work environment
• Accurately process all payment methods — cash, card, and digital — and complete end-of-shift paperwork and reconciliation
• Maintain a neat, professional personal appearance as a brand ambassador for the hotel and restaurant
• Anticipate guest needs and deliver exemplary hospitality that keeps guests coming back
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Previous server, restaurant, or food and beverage customer service experience preferred — not required; we will train the right candidate
• An outgoing, social personality with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest service in a hotel restaurant or dining environment
• Excellent communication and active listening skills — you read the table and respond to guest needs before they have to ask
• A positive, can-do attitude and strong team-player mindset — you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced hotel food and beverage environment
• Ability to handle high-volume service and perform consistently under pressure alongside a collaborative restaurant team
• Physical ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods; flexibility to work weekends and holidays as business needs require

What You Can Look Forward To

• DailyPay — get paid when you need it
• Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full-time associates also receive:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance — starting day 1
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.