Sun, Surf & Espresso: Summer Cafe Crew

gotousa; Hampton (NH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $13.00

Tips included

About 50 hours/week

Summer to Fall season

Free staff drinks

Discounted staff meals

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cafe on Hampton Beach, NH is seeking energetic cafe crew for the summer season. You’ll greet guests, take orders, and learn espresso basics while serving beachgoers and locals. No barista experience required; full training is provided and a multicultural team awaits.

Expect roughly 50 hours per week at $13.00 per hour with tips. The season runs summer to fall, with opportunities to save and travel after.

Qualifications

• University students aged 18–25 on the Work & Travel USA program.
• Conversational to good spoken English.
• Positive, high-energy attitude and a genuine smile.
• Ability to stand for long shifts and work at a fast pace.
• Reliability, punctuality and flexibility with early mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Team players who want to learn – previous cafe or hospitality experience is a bonus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests with energy and taking orders at the counter and register
• Learning to prepare espresso drinks, iced coffee, cold brew, lattes, smoothies and specialty beverages
• Plating pastries, breakfast sandwiches, snacks and light cafe menu items
• Operating the POS system and handling cash and card payments accurately
• Keeping the espresso bar, counters, dining area and patio clean and guest-ready
• Restocking cups, syrups, milk, pastries and supplies during busy rushes
• Working as a team during peak beach hours – mornings, weekends and holidays

Job description

Ocean Spray Cafe on Hampton Beach, NH is seeking energetic cafe crew for the summer season. You’ll greet guests, take orders, and learn espresso basics while serving beachgoers and locals. No barista experience required; full training is provided and a multicultural team awaits.

Expect roughly 50 hours per week at $13.00 per hour with tips. The season runs summer to fall, with opportunities to save and travel after.