Server Assistant - Stella Van Buren

Server Assistant Position

We are seeking a high energy, organized, and detail-oriented Server Assistant to join the team at Stella Van Buren an upscale Italian American Steakhouse located on the 3rd floor of the Westin Milwaukee in downtown Milwaukee, WI. In this guest-facing food and beverage support role, you will provide exceptional support to our serving staff during lunch and dinner service, assist with table maintenance, anticipate guest needs, and contribute to a seamless and memorable fine dining experience. We are looking for candidates who are available to fill both lunch and dinner shifts.

Our Server Assistants earn $13/hour plus tips and enjoy advanced scheduling with the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app perfect for achieving better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to grow into a server role at one of Milwaukee's premier upscale dining destinations.

Join White Lodging a hospitality company developing and operating award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. With a growing portfolio of premium brands across the country's best markets, White Lodging offers a dynamic environment where talent thrives and careers are built.

What You Can Look Forward To

• $13/hour base pay plus tips
• Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
• DailyPay option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth

What You'll Do

• Ensure all tables are clean and properly set while assisting the Food Runner as needed
• Work closely and maintain excellent communication with servers; assist with table maintenance, clearing, marking, and beverage delivery
• Anticipate guest needs and offer exemplary hospitality, always exhibiting professionalism and friendliness
• Learn to operate the Host Stand
• Be knowledgeable of all menu items, contents, preparation methods, and garnishes, accurately answering any guest questions
• Perform all cleaning, opening, and closing duties as assigned
• Process all payment methods
• Be an ambassador of our establishment by maintaining a neat and professional appearance
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• An outgoing and social personality
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• A passion for service with a positive, can-do attitude
• A willingness to learn and grow into the server role
• Ability to handle high volume and work well under pressure
• A team-player mindset
• Availability to work lunch and/or dinner shifts, including weekends and holidays as business needs require
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time; availability to work long hours based on business needs