About the employer
The Vue Boutique Hotel and The Boathouse restaurant are part of Natura Destinations (Dells Resorts), located in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin – one of the Midwest's busiest summer resort towns. The group operates three hotels, two restaurants and the Land of Natura waterpark, with a philosophy of helping guests and staff reconnect with nature: "fun comes naturally".
As a seasonal student you work in a lively tourism environment during the peak summer months, alongside an international team. Benefits include 50% off meals on shift and 25% off shift, 10% off Starbucks drinks, access to Natura, Aloha and Vue at Land of Natura, free parking and an entertainment card.
The job as Hostess/Host
What you'll do
- Greet and welcome guests in a friendly and professional way.
- Manage the reservation system, ensuring that guest bookings are accurately recorded and confirmed.
- Escort guests to their tables, ensuring they are seated in a timely manner and that seating arrangements are comfortable.
- Maintain a waitlist during busy times, providing estimated wait times and checking in with guests regularly.
- Answer the phone and take reservations, ensuring that all details (guest names, party sizes, phone, and special requests) are accurately recorded.
- Ensure the dining area is prepared for service by checking that tables, chairs, and dining areas are clean, properly set, and ready for guests.
- Communicate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth seating and coordination during service periods.
- Assist with taking take-out orders, providing customers with information about the menu and estimated wait times.
- Provide guests with menus and inform them of daily specials, promotions, or any menu updates.
- Handle customer complaints or concerns in a professional manner, escalating issues to management when necessary.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the host/hostess station, ensuring a welcoming environment for guests.
- Assist servers or other staff members during peak periods, helping with seating and customer service needs.
- Wipe menus down and help to clean tables off.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer guarantees motel-style housing with shared rooms and bunk beds, usually 4 students per room, with a few rooms holding up to 6. It includes a mini fridge, sheet, pillow, microwave, shared bathroom, AC and WiFi (open network). A lease agreement applies, and you may choose to find your own housing.
Location: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Why Wisconsin Dells?
Known as the “Waterpark Capital of the World”, Wisconsin Dells is one of the most popular summer destinations for Work & Travel students in the USA. Picture sandstone cliffs along the Wisconsin River, boat tours, hiking trails at Devil’s Lake State Park, giant indoor and outdoor waterparks, mini-golf, arcades, and a downtown strip buzzing with energy every single night.
Best of all, you’ll be surrounded by hundreds of international students from all over the world — making friends, sharing days off, and planning weekend trips to Chicago, Milwaukee, or Minneapolis (all within a few hours’ drive).
About Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells is the self-styled Waterpark Capital of the World, with resorts, rivers and attractions. Students enjoy abundant jobs in waterparks, hotels and restaurants in a lively summer town.
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