Ice Cream & Coffee Shop Server at Lodge at Leathem Smith
Imagine spending your summer scooping ice cream and crafting specialty coffees at a stunning 13-acre lakeside resort in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The Lodge at Leathem Smith has been welcoming international students since 2014 and treats every participant like family — complete with a bike, a cozy house around the corner, and a general manager who started his own career as a J1 student!
As an Ice Cream & Coffee Shop Server you'll be the friendly face of the shop — preparing drinks, serving guests, maintaining food presentation standards, and closing down the patio at the end of a great day. Shifts run 7am–3pm or 1pm–9pm, with 32–40 hours per week and overtime paid after 40 hours.
The money is real: base pay is $10/hour and servers consistently take home over $700 per week including tips. On top of that, you'll enjoy a 50% food discount on the menu and free staff meals during banquet events.
Housing is guaranteed — a fully furnished six-bedroom house just one block away, with WiFi, air conditioning, a full kitchen, washer/dryer and a private yard with a grill, all for only $90/week.
- 💰 $10/hr base + tips = $700+/week
- 🍦 Serve ice cream, specialty coffee & beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
- 🏡 Employer-guaranteed housing — 1 block from work, $90/week
- 🚲 Free bike provided for every student
- ⛵ Free activities: boating, fishing, movie nights, boat rides with the owner
- 🎉 Community events twice a month connecting all students in the area
- 🍽️ 50% menu discount + free food at banquet events
- 📍 Located in safe Sturgeon Bay — festivals, concerts, parks, coffee shops & more
- ✅ No previous experience required — 1–2 weeks of paid training provided
- 👨💼 24/7 support from GM Milan, a former J1 student himself
Whether you're behind the counter on a sunny afternoon or wrapping up a lively evening shift on the Tiki Bar patio, this is the kind of summer experience you'll talk about for years. Apply now and make Sturgeon Bay your home away from home!
