Hotel Cook, The Trade Hotel Milwaukee

Join a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace Winner! Starting at $18-$20/hour, experienced candidates may qualify for a higher wage

Why You’ll Love Working with Us We invest in you and your career development, providing tools, resources, and mentorship to help you succeed. We foster genuine customer engagement and a positive, team-oriented work culture where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

As the Official Hotel of Deer District, The Trade Hotel is located in the bustling heart of downtown, adjacent to Fiserv Forum. Situated courtside in Cream City’s dynamic hub of sports, culture, and entertainment, The Trade offers 207 luxurious rooms and suites plus destination dining with a rooftop restaurant and lounge boasting stunning city views

Achievements for NCG Hospitality and The Trade include:

USA Today Top Workplace Winner 2025

Hotel Opening of the Year 2023

Development Excellence Award 2024

AAA Four Diamond Hotel 2024

How You’ll Make An Impact

Prepares and cooks food, ensuring attractive plate presentation

Possess complete knowledge of menu and recipes, including preparation procedures, plating, garnishment, portions size and presentation / special handling instructions

Maintains first in / first out inventory controls and dates all incoming products

Keeps the lines and storage stocked with all items and utensils needed for service

Maintains a clean kitchen by cleaning all work surfaces used in food preparation on an ongoing basis, as well as the kitchen equipment used daily

Maintains all food storage areas, dry and refrigerated, organized and clean

What Success Looks Likes

One to two years or more of kitchen experience

Consistently ensures the highest standards of service in attaining guest satisfaction and profitability

Creative, organized, innovative and even tempered personality

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

What Will You Get At NCG Hospitality? The The Trade Hotel Milwaukee is proudly managed by NCG Hospitality, an award winning, family-owned third generation business and leader in the ownership, development, and operations of over 30 premier hospitality properties.

Career Development

Personalized career pathing and skill development

Leadership and mentorship programs

Educational and certification reimbursement

Team Member Perks

Worldwide hotel discounts and free stays at NCG Hospitality managed hotels

Catch of the Day – earn bonuses for going above and beyond to support team and guests

Everyone Sells – earn cash for bringing in business to our properties

Paid Volunteer hours – Earn money for community service

Health & Wellness Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid sick time and Paid Time Off

Virtual telehealth access and employee assistance resources

Monthly health and fitness reimbursement programs

Financial Support

Same-day pay options

Referral bonus – earn cash for bringing great team members

401(k) retirement plan with 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the next 2%

Ready To Grow With Us?

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NCG Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.