PIER 290 Server for LATE SUMMER/FALL SEASON

Server Position at PIER 290 Restaurant

PIER 290 Restaurant in Williams Bay, WI is hiring servers to join our team! As a server, you'll be the face of the guest experience, greeting customers, guiding them through the menu, and ensuring every detail of their meal is seamless. From taking orders and delivering dishes to offering thoughtful pairings and dessert suggestions, you'll play an essential role in creating memorable lakeside dining.

If you're energetic, service-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment, this is your chance to be part of a fun crew that delivers hospitality with style and heart.

Gage Marine Corporation includes Gage Marine Boat Sales and Service, Lake Geneva Cruise Line, PIER 290 Restaurant, Lake Life Catering, and the Lake Life Store. Founded in 1873, our family of businesses brings the spirit of the lake life to locals and visitors across Wisconsin. With a passion for fun and a commitment to excellence, we serve our customers, colleagues, and community every day. Gage Marine has locations in Delavan, Fontana, Green Lake, Lake Geneva, Minocqua, and Williams Bay. Lake Life Begins with Gage.

PIER 290 serves up the Lake Life as the only waterfront restaurant on Lake Geneva! Guests enjoy beautiful lake views in our dining room, front deck, or covered canopies. Our extensive menu features casual American fare for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Along with dining options, guests can also sit with their toes in the sand and a drink in their hand on our lakefront sandy beach or around our fire pits throughout the summer. PIER 290 is a year-round spot for weekly specials, lakeside dining, live music, and fun! Lake Life Begins With Gage.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests with a positive attitude
• Take orders accurately and communicate guest needs, including allergy alerts and special requests, to the kitchen and bar
• Deliver food and drinks to tables with appropriate garnishes, condiments, and presentation
• Maintain attentive service throughout the dining experience, refilling beverages and clearing plates as needed
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on menu items, specials, wines, and cocktails
• Manage proper table service, including offering dessert or coffee to complete the guest experience
• Deliver checks, process payments, and handle transactions accurately
• Support team members by assisting with side work, rolling silverware, stocking stations, and helping during busy shifts
• Follow sanitation guidelines, safety standards, and responsible alcohol service practices
• Work catering shifts with Lake Life Catering as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service mindset with problem-solving ability
• Familiarity with menus, table/seat numbers, and plating standards
• Basic math skills for handling transactions
• Ability to stand and move throughout shifts in both indoor and outdoor dining areas
• Previous serving experience preferred but not required
• Experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Full-time and part-time positions are available. You will work in indoor, outdoor, private, and public dining settings. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required.