Student Jobs

Established in 1871 and fully renovated in 2016 the Best Western Premier Park Hotel - Madison’s only Capitol Square hotel - means the best of everything is happening right outside our doors. For those visiting campus, attending a conference at Monona Terrace, doing business downtown, or coming to see the sights, Best Western Premier Park Hotel has everything they need for a premier Madison experience.

Great job for students - flexible days available!  Positions with at least 2 and up to 5 shifts per week are availble. Evenings and weekends required and work well around a class schedule!  The Post Retaurant & Bar is open 7 days a week. Catering Events are possible 7 days a week, based upon guest needs. Great flexibility for evenings and weekends around school schedule. Generous hourly rate plus tips. 

A Food Server provides the highest level of food service possible in an efficient, courteous, personable, and professional manner to ensure a positive guest dining experience.  Accurately processes guest orders to ensure that all items are prepared properly and on a timely basis.

• Welcome and greet guests with a warm friendly smile. Inform guests of specials and menu changes, make suggestions, and answer questions regarding food, beverages, and service.
• Process guests’ orders and ensure all items are prepared properly and in a timely manner.  Communicate with host/hostess, bus persons, and kitchen staff to ensure guest satisfaction with the food and service.
• Observe diners to ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service and respond to any additional requests.
• Clear and reset table at the end of each course or upon completion of the meal.
• Prepare guest checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales tax.
• Follow food safety and handling procedures and compliance regulations as outlined by hotel standards and Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Adhere to all hotel safety and security policies and procedures as outlined by hotel standards and Federal, State and Local laws.
• Maintain superior standards of quality, service, and cleanliness in the restaurant and service area.  Consistently maintain a neat, organized and clean workspace and uniform.
• Demonstrate a commitment to provide the best possible experience for guests, ensuring superior personalized service.
• May serve as cashier.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of principles, values and processes for providing superior guest service.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to operate cash register.
• Ability to project a professional, friendly and courteous image to guests.
• Ability to multi-task and be detailed oriented.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Send resume to reservations@parkhotelmadison.com or apply in person at the Front Desk.