Food Services Lead at Old World Wisconsin - LTE

The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history. Click here for more information about WHS' mission, vision, and core values.

WHS is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization because we truly believe this is the most effective way to attract, engage, and retain the best talent and the most meaningful way to support our mission.

Old World Wisconsin is a 600-acre outdoor living history museum located in Eagle, Wisconsin. Guests explore homes, farms, and businesses that come from across Wisconsin, exploring stories of place and perseverance from the 1840s to the 1930s. With a focus on hands exploration and immersive spaces, OWW is a celebrated destination for families and friends making new memories, sharing stories, and connecting to Wisconsin's past as they get inspired for their own futures. Staff work in historic indoor and outdoor spaces in the beauty of the Kettle Moraine State Forest to bring history to life for tens of thousands of guests each summer.

Under the direction of the Food & Beverage Manager and the General Manager of Guest Services, this individual serves as a lead worker to staff involved in the operation of museum food service, including food and beverage services for special events, while assisting in coordinating facility rentals and services to groups. The Food Service Lead adheres to the highest standards of customer service and maintains a safe, clean, welcoming, and attractive food service facility, including patio and reception spaces, providing an exceptional daily guest experience.

Lead food service staff in daily food service operations

• Greet and welcome guests and serve guests in a cheerful and helpful manner.
• Train and lead food service staff in preparing and serving quick order food and beverage to guests throughout the museum in all areas of food service.
• Train and lead all food service staff in food safety and sanitation standards, keeping all preparation, storage and service areas clean, sanitary adhering to Wisconsin Health Department codes at all times. Maintain a safe and clean work environment for staff and guests throughout all food service and event spaces.
• Train and lead food service staff in the safe operation and cleaning of all food & bar service equipment.
• Maintain personal appearance and oversee food service staff appearance according to set standards regarding the wearing of uniforms.
• Assist planning and facilitate new food service events, including special dinners, buffets, tastings, and entertainment events.

Catering Special Events, Old World Ticketed Events and Private Events

• Work with the Food and Beverage Director and Historic Brewing Coordinator to help support events outside of Old-World Wisconsin Daily Admission.
• Support with Service Staff, Catering Set Up and Bar Service as directed by Food and Beverage Manager
• Assist Food and Beverage Director Catering Prep, Receiving and Expediting Product at time of deliveries.

Schedule:

Two to five days a week between the hours of 9:15 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; weekend hours required. This is a seasonal position April - December.

Pay is $18.00 per hour with a weekend differential of 80 cents per hour. This classification is in schedule and class 03-10

Please note this is a Limited Term Employment position so it does not include paid time off or benefits upon hire.

A criminal background check will be conducted by WHS prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours. This position will average 40 hours per week during the season.

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.

WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

• Knowledge of best practices in food and beverage operations.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards
• Knowledge of and skill in use and care of standard restaurant equipment.
• Knowledge of food production methods, portion control and banquet operations.
• Knowledge of state law concerning sale of alcoholic beverages.
• Have basic computer proficiency in use of email, Word and Excel programs.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse group of permanent, part-time and volunteer staff.
• Must be available to work: days, evenings, nights, weekends and special events.
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in air conditioned and non-air-conditioned spaces and in hot or cold weather.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, to stand for extended periods of time and to climb up and down stairs carrying 20 lbs.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Questions can be directed to dawn.garcia@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 264-6670

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.