Food and Beverage Associate @ Sea Colony Resort Bethany Beach

gotousa; Delaware; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips on top of hourly rate

40 guaranteed hours per week

Extended season

Training provided

Hospitality experience

Job summary

Sea Colony Resort in Bethany Beach, Delaware is hiring a Food & Beverage Associate to serve guests across beachside outlets, from cafe to pool bar. You’ll greet guests, take orders, deliver items, operate the cash register, and help maintain a clean, friendly dining environment while earning $15 per hour plus tips and guaranteed 40 hours a week.

This summer-to-fall role welcomes university students 18–25 eligible for the J-1 program, with training provided and opportunities to gain international

Qualifications

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) program
• Conversational English – you'll be talking to guests every day
• A positive, guest-focused attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to stand, walk and lift light items during a busy shift
• Reliability, punctuality and a team-player mindset
• Availability for the full summer-to-fall season, including weekends and U.S. holidays (the busiest and most profitable times!)

Responsibilities

• Greeting and seating guests with a warm, friendly attitude
• Taking food and drink orders and delivering them quickly and accurately
• Preparing simple food items, snacks, coffee and soft drinks
• Operating the cash register and handling card and cash payments
• Keeping tables, counters, service areas and dining spaces clean and stocked
• Restocking supplies, ice, condiments and beverages
• Working as part of a fast-paced, multicultural team during busy beach season

Skills

Guest service

English speaking

Customer focus

Punctuality

Education

University student

Job description

Live the Beach Life While You Work in Bethany Beach, Delaware

Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto a white-sand beach with the Atlantic Ocean waves rolling in front of you. That's everyday life at Sea Colony Resort, one of Delaware's most popular oceanfront resort communities and a favourite summer destination for American families. As a Food & Beverage Associate, you'll be at the heart of the action – serving guests, making friends and building international work experience that looks great on any CV.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same in the food and beverage world. Depending on the outlet you're placed in – beachside café, poolside bar, snack shop or restaurant – your daily duties may include:

• Greeting and seating guests with a warm, friendly attitude
• Taking food and drink orders and delivering them quickly and accurately
• Preparing simple food items, snacks, coffee and soft drinks
• Operating the cash register and handling card and cash payments
• Keeping tables, counters, service areas and dining spaces clean and stocked
• Restocking supplies, ice, condiments and beverages
• Working as part of a fast-paced, multicultural team during busy beach season

Why Bethany Beach?

Bethany Beach is known as one of the "Quiet Resorts" – a safe, welcoming and beautiful coastal town on Delaware's Atlantic shore. You'll enjoy:

• A classic American boardwalk with ice cream shops, arcades and live summer concerts
• Miles of clean, sandy beaches perfect for swimming, surfing and sunset walks
• Easy day trips to Ocean City (Maryland), Rehoboth Beach and Washington, D.C.
• A huge international J-1 community – hundreds of students from all over the world spend their summer here, so making friends is effortless
• Bike-friendly streets and a compact town where you can get almost everywhere without a car

Pay & Benefits

• $15.00 per hour – a strong, reliable base wage
• Tips on top of your hourly rate, which can significantly boost your total earnings during peak season
• 40 guaranteed hours per week, with the possibility of overtime during busy holidays
• Extended season from summer into fall – work longer, earn more and enjoy the beach after the crowds leave
• Training provided – no previous experience required
• Real hospitality experience with a respected U.S. resort employer
• Fun staff environment with students from dozens of countries

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) program
• Conversational English – you'll be talking to guests every day
• A positive, guest-focused attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to stand, walk and lift light items during a busy shift
• Reliability, punctuality and a team-player mindset
• Availability for the full summer-to-fall season, including weekends and U.S. holidays (the busiest and most profitable times!)

Ready for Your American Summer?

Positions at Sea Colony Resort fill up fast – oceanfront jobs with $15/hour plus tips are among the most requested placements in the Work & Travel USA program. Apply early, secure your spot, and get ready for a summer of sunshine, new friendships and unforgettable memories on the Delaware coast.