Server Assistant - Stella Van Buren

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.

Who We Are

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