Wait Staff - June 10 - September 21, 2026

Coons Franklin Lodge • Woodruff, WI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Coons Franklin Lodge is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Wait Staff for the season from June 10 to September 21, 2026. As a key member of our hospitality team, you will be instrumental in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests at our historic lodge, which has welcomed visitors since 1892. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Trout Lake, Coons Franklin Lodge offers a unique blend of outdoor activities and culinary delights that keep families and friends coming back year after year.
In this role, you will greet and interact with our guests, ensuring their needs are met throughout their dining experience. Your responsibilities will include taking and accurately relaying orders, serving food and beverages promptly, and maintaining a clean and inviting dining environment. You will also assist with setting up tables and refreshments, ensuring a smooth flow of service during peak dining hours.

Requirements

• Previous experience in food service or hospitality is preferred but not required
• Excellent customer service skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with guests and colleagues
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization
• Basic knowledge of food safety protocols and practices

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with our guests, ensuring their needs are met throughout their dining experience.
• Taking and accurately relaying orders
• Serving food and beverages promptly
• Maintaining a clean and inviting dining environment
• Assist with setting up tables and refreshments
• Ensuring a smooth flow of service during peak dining hours

Benefits

• One of the best parts of working at Coons is that we offer dorm-style housing. Some of our rooms are right on the water with breathtaking views of the lake.
• We provide dorm-style housing and 3 staff meals a day. We can accommodate most dietary requests. Room and board will be deducted from your paycheck at the rate of $65 per week.
• We highly encourage all our staff to make use of the beautiful Northwoods and the resort activities available while not working. How often do you get to live at a resort?
• There is a beautiful trail winding throughout the resort property. Biking, jogging, and hiking are very popular. Everyone is welcome to explore. Basketball is a favorite.
• There are four courts on the premises. During the time the courts are not in use, all employees are welcome to take advantage of the courts.
• All employees are welcome to use the boat dock. Employees are welcome to use the following equipment: sailing, water-skiing, canoes, rowboats, and kayaks.
• Trout Lake Golf Course is located 2 miles north of the resort off HWY 51. We get a 20% discount!
• Staff can join in our guest Yoga class In the Lodge, Tuesdays at 10am.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed