CAREERS

Bootleggers Lodge is seeking professional, hospitality-focused team members who are career-driven with a team player mindset.

Though we are hiring for seasonal positions, preference will be placed on applicants with commitment that extends beyond the summer season.

We welcome applications for all positions:

Servers, bartenders, chefs, cooks, dishwashers, and hosts.

We are also seeking highly experienced Sous Chefs, Head Bartenders, and Bar Managers

For questions and more information regarding specific roles, please email careers@bootleggers-lodge.com.

Current Positions

WE PAY MORE - Come join us!

High-end lodge on Lake Nokomis in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Fun, fast-paced, empowering hospitality environment looking for responsible, positive individuals to join our team!

The ideal candidates will strive to work with integrity and positive attitudes. Taking initiative and upholding high standards will be imperative in this work environment.

Bootleggers Lodge is offering full and part time opportunities for shifts Thursday-Mondays.

We offer competitive wages and opportunities to grow your skills in the restaurant.

Benefits Include:

  • High pay and tips

  • Referral program

  • Family style staff meal

  • Flexible schedule

  • Beautiful view, fun team, and opportunity for growth

  • Seeking experienced bartenders.

    Job Duties:

    Ensure guests are of legal drinking age

    Suggest drinks based on preferences and specials

    Work to develop positive, lasting guest relationships

    Stock bar with ice, products, and glassware throughout shift

    Operate and maintain balanced cash register and guest tabs

    Always maintain personal hygiene and uniform

    Practice the highest standard of food safety and customer service

    Ideal Applicants Will:

    Be available for weekend shifts

    Uphold food safety and sanitation practices

    Assist other positions when needed

    Be able to lift 50 lbs.

    Enjoy being creative with drinks and ingredients

    Maintain clean uniforms and personal hygiene

    Take initiative to be a team player

    Seek to be a positive representation of our business

    Not consume drugs or alcohol before or during their shift

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Salary: Based on experience

  • Hiring detail-oriented waitstaff to serve guests in dining room, bar, and patio areas.

    Job Duties:

    Provide friendly, safe, and attentive service to guests

    Be courteous, welcoming, and respectful to guests

    Introduce and explain menus and suggest specials

    Record guest order and submit to kitchen and bar

    Deliver drinks and food items to guest with proper accompaniments

    Always maintain personal hygiene and uniform

    Practice the highest standard of food safety and customer service

    Ideal Applicants Will:

    Be available for weekend shifts

    Uphold food safety and sanitation practices

    Assist other positions when needed

    Be able to lift 50 lbs.

    Enjoy being creative with drinks and ingredients

    Maintain clean uniforms and personal hygiene

    Take initiative to be a team player

    Seek to be a positive representation of our business

    Not consume drugs or alcohol before or during their shift

    Tomahawk, WI 54487: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

  • Kitchen team members sought to join chefs in preparation, execution, and service of menu.

    Job Duties:

    Assemble and coordinate guest food orders start to finish

    Read prep sheet and assist in service prep tasks

    Keep stations clean, organized, and fully stocked

    Follow and execute proper portion and plating specifications

    Meet established cook time and temperature standards

    Always maintain personal hygiene and uniform

    Practice the highest standard of food safety and customer service

    Ideal Applicants Will:

    Be available for weekend shifts

    Uphold food safety and sanitation practices

    Assist other positions when needed

    Be able to lift 50 lbs.

    Enjoy being creative with drinks and ingredients

    Maintain clean uniforms and personal hygiene

    Take initiative to be a team player

    Seek to be a positive representation of our business

    Not consume drugs or alcohol before or during their shift

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Salary: Dependent upon experience

  • Hiring hardworking dishwashers to wash, sanitize, and organize food production and service ware

    Job Duties:

    Operate chemical sanitizing dish machine to clean soiled dishware

    Stock service stations with plates, drinkware, and silverware

    Organize clean dishes in designated areas

    Maintain clean work area and machine

    Sweep, mop, and remove garbage from station at end of shift

    Be courteous, welcoming, and respectful to guests

    Always maintain personal hygiene and uniform

    Practice the highest standard of food safety and customer service

    Ideal Applicants Will:

    Be available for weekend shifts

    Uphold food safety and sanitation practices

    Assist other positions when needed

    Be able to lift 50 lbs.

    Enjoy being creative with drinks and ingredients

    Maintain clean uniforms and personal hygiene

    Take initiative to be a team player

    Seek to be a positive representation of our business

    Not consume drugs or alcohol before or during their shift

    Position Details: Competitive Wage Popular Waterfront Location Employee Shift

    Meal Discount Flexible Scheduling Training Available Fun Staff!

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Salary: Dependent Upon Experience

  • Seeking positive, enthusiastic, and professional hosts to welcome and seat guests.

    Hostess Job Responsibilities:

    Welcome guests in a warm and friendly manner.

    Respond to Reservation Inquires

    Answer the phone when needed

    Seat guests and manage the seating chart.

    Monitor restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow.

    Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.

    Perform opening and closing duties, as needed.

    Assist others with side work including, but not limited to cleaning, stocking, folding silverware, etc.

    Help fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships.

    Hostess Qualifications / Skills:

    Verbal Communication

    Customer Service

    Resolving Conflict

    Teamwork

    Energy Level

    Thoroughness

    Professionalism

    Ideal Applicants Will:

    Be available for weekend shifts

    Uphold food safety and sanitation practices

    Assist other positions when needed

    Be able to lift 50 lbs.

    Maintain clean uniforms and personal hygiene

    Take initiative to be a team player

    Seek to be a positive representation of our business

    Not consume drugs or alcohol before or during their shift

  • Hiring hard working Servers’ Assistants to maintain efficient turnover of tables and support serving staff.

    Job duties:

    Provide friendly, safe, and attentive service to guests

    Be courteous, welcoming, and respectful to guests

    Clean menus as required throughout the shift

    Observe tables and take note of dirty, clean, and occupied tables

    Ensure that the front door area is both maintained and cleaned, both inside and out. This also includes making sure the windows are free of fingerprints and smudges

    Keep the Host Area stocked with menus and other necessary items

    Assist the servers by refilling beverages and water, processing payments, and running food to the tables

    Assist servers in resetting and bussing tables

    Inform management of guests who are unhappy with the service as quickly as possible

    Maintain composed, professional and calm attitude at all times

    Ideal Applicant Will:

    Be available for weekend shifts

    Uphold food safety and sanitation practices

    Assist other positions when needed

    Be able to lift 50 lbs.

    Enjoy being creative with drinks and ingredients

    Maintain clean uniforms and personal hygiene

    Take initiative to be a team player

    Seek to be a positive representation of our business

    Not consume drugs or alcohol before or during their shift

    Must possess organizational skills

    Must possess the ability to adapt in a changing environment

    Skills:

    Communication

    Teamwork Oriented

    Maintains a Good Energy Level

    Thorough and Organized

    Professional

    Punctual

To apply, please click the link below to fill out our online application.

Once complete, please submit your form and a member from our hiring team will reach out to you!

If you have any questions or need to change your application after submission, please call the Lodge at (715) 453-7971 and ask to speak to Brenda.

Bootleggers Lodge is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bootleggers Lodge makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.