We’re the definition of local

Food Fight is a locally owned and operated restaurant group with an ever-growing family of unique and diverse restaurants in the greater Madison area. Founded in 1994 by Monty Schiro of Monty’s Blue Plate Diner and local real estate investor Peder Moren, Food Fight Restaurant Group combined their creative vision and business sense with a mission of providing the best possible service and experiences for the greater community.

Multiple Concepts

Providing diverse dining experiences to suit the evolving tastes of the community is central to Food Fight’s mission. Monty’s Blue Plate Diner boasts a 1950’s diner atmosphere while right down the street Tex Tubb’s Taco Palace provides flavors of the southwest in an atmosphere that would make you swear you were in Austin. Johnny Delmonico’s is one of Madison’s premiere steakhouses and The Coopers Tavern is known for having one of the best beer and whiskey selections in all of Madison. Rest assured, if there is a cuisine you are craving, Food Fight has a restaurant that will keep you coming back for more. Eldorado Grill has critically acclaimed BBQ, and Cento combines old world Italian traditions with modern techniques. Head to DLUX for really great burgers and Luigi’s for Neapolitan-style pizza. There are always new concepts and restaurants in the works and you never know what avenues we will explore next.

Employees: Our Most Valuable Asset

Our people are fundamental to our success. We invest in their career development and overall well-being by promoting from within, providing excellent employee benefits and offering ownership opportunities to outstanding individuals. We take pride in knowing that our employees are happy. We embrace them, not just as workers, but members of our Food Fight family.

Community and Philanthropy

Our business is about more than providing exceptional dining experiences, it’s about giving back to the community we love. Throughout the year, all of our restaurants donate gift cards, food and services to local agencies and organizations. Be it hosting non-profit events, chef auctions, or special fundraisers, our restaurants continually find new and creative ways to give back to their communities. We have ongoing partnerships with groups like the Second Harvest Food Bank, Centro Hispano and Dane County’s – Meals On Wheels.

Availability Expectations: Shifts are Monday-Friday 10am-4pm or 3pm-9pm

Steenbock’s on Orchard is located in the state-of-the-art Wisconsin Institute for Discovery building in the heart of the UW-Madison campus. In spring of 2022, Steenbock’s reopened their doors with a fully remodeled dining room and bar. Steenbock’s also operates a coffee shop, Aldo’s Café, and a full-service catering business. Steenbock’s menu features elegant New-American cuisine, global twists on American classics. If leading a restaurant team and culture is the next challenge you’re looking for, we want to talk to you. To learn more about Discovery Culinary Collaborative and Steenbock’s on Orchard, click here.

Steenbock’s on Orchard is a member of the Food Fight Restaurant Group’s growing portfolio of nearly 20 Wisconsin restaurants. To learn more about Food Fight head to our website.

Position: Bartender

Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Compensation: With tips, average $20/hour

Availability Expectations: Shifts are Monday-Friday 10am-4pm or 3pm-9pm

Benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance with Employer Contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Benefits
• And Much More (Head here for a full list)

About Position:

The Bartender position is responsible for preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for the bar and patrons. This position is expected to assess the bar customers' needs and preferences and making recommendations.

Our Promise & Culture:

Food Fight Restaurant Group is an ambitious collection of professionals who are constantly focused on the growth and improvement of our teams. We are a passionate and dedicated group of hospitality leaders looking to work with like-minded professionals who want to grow both their restaurants and their careers, and we mean it. 100% of our executive leadership team started their Food Fight careers in an entry level role. Our focus is to create a collaborative culture for our restaurant leadership and minimize the most common stressors the restaurant industry is known for by:

• Extending freedom and autonomy to our restaurant leaderships teams
• Allowing flexible scheduling that both fits the needs of our managers and fulfills the needs of our restaurants
• Offering continued education opportunities and tuition reimbursement to our managers
• Providing opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Directly supporting the administrative functions of our restaurants

Apply Today:

If our culture and team sound like something you’d like to be a part of, apply today.

Job Requirements:

• A thorough knowledge of mixology, wines, liquor and cocktails is required.
• Ability to utilize restaurant POS software
• Great attitude and positive outlook
• Strong customer service
• Ability to stand for a long time and move quickly
• Excellent oral communication skills required
• Relevant training or certificate
• High School diploma/GED
• Bartending experience preferred but not required

If you wish to apply to this job, please visit our Food Fight website to apply!