Wait Staff - Summer 2025

Coons Franklin Lodge is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Wait Staff for the summer of 2025. As a member of our hospitality team, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional service to our guests. Coons Franklin Lodge has been a cherished vacation destination since 1892, with generations of families returning year after year to indulge in the scenic beauty of Trout Lake and enjoy our wide range of water sports activities and gourmet cuisine. With our rich history and commitment to excellence, we offer an unparalleled experience for both guests and employees alike.

As a Wait Staff member, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with our guests, ensuring their dining experience is memorable and enjoyable. You will be responsible for taking orders, serving meals, and providing prompt and friendly service. In addition, you will assist in setting up dining areas, replenishing supplies, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide excellent customer service throughout their meal
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and relay them to the kitchen staff
• Serve meals and beverages to guests in a timely manner
• Ensure all special requests and dietary requirements are met
• Answer any questions guests may have regarding the menu or lodge amenities
• Clear tables and reset them for future guests

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not required
• Exceptional customer service skills and a friendly and approachable demeanor
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with guests and team members
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a high level of cleanliness
• Basic knowledge of food safety and handling guidelines

Benefits

The Employee Experience

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.

Mornings are busy for our staff with our wood and ice service to each cabin, breakfast and lunch service, waterfront and housekeeping. Most staff is off in the afternoons before dinner service. This is the best time to be off work and either sitting on the dock, waterskiing or hitting the bike trails. Our most successful employees return year after year because of the hospitality and respect they are shown by the Coons family.

Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate is someone who can take ownership over their job duties and operates with integrity and respect for themselves and their co-workers. The Coons family wants you to enjoy this little slice of heaven as much as our guests do.

Room and Board

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.

Employee Perks

Fun Things to Do at Coons When Off Duty

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?

Activities:

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.

Tennis Courts:

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. We ask the following things: Permission is needed, proper tennis attire is required (whites), tennis shoes only, no running shoes. Should any guest want to come and use the courts, vacate the court promptly and courteously.

Waterfront:

Trout Lake is one of Wisconsin’s finest. There are two docks located on the waterfront. The swimming dock is for guest use only. All employees are welcome to use the boat dock. Employees are welcome to use the following equipment: sailing, water-skiing, canoes, rowboats, and kayaks. No motor boats. You must check out all equipment with the proper resort personnel. Once again, guests have first preference.

Golf:

Trout Lake Golf Course is located 2 miles north of the resort off HWY 51. We get a 20% discount! For more information see: http://www.troutlakegolf.com/main.html

Yoga: Staff can join in our guest Yoga class In the Lodge, Tuesdays at 10am. You must pre-register with Emily or Sarah due to limited spots available.

Getting Here and Getting Around

We are located about 10 miles from the towns of Woodruff and Minocqua. I would say about 50% of our bring an automobile with them. There is minimal public transportation and biking on the highway is discouraged.

For Fun

Fun Things to Do in the Area

Music in The Park- Sunday Nights in Manitowish

https://manitowishwaters.org/things-to-do/music-in-the-park/

Big Top Chautauqua- Although a little bit faraway, but world-renowned musical venue:

https://www.bigtop.org/

Hiking

Map it Vilas County. Great app to find hiking spots to meet your needs:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/map-it-vilas-county/id881933385

Biking

• Trails:
  • Vilas County has some of the best paved trail biking in the state: https://biketheheart.org/bike-trail-map/
  • Win-Man https://www.winmantrails.com/
• Bike Rentals: Coontail: https://coontail.com/pages/rent