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gotousa; Town of Queensbury (NY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing for J-1

Free park admission

Employee discounts

Team events

International crew

Job summary

Six Flags The Great Escape Lodge in Queensbury, NY is hiring a Lodge Food & Beverage team member for the summer season. You’ll greet guests, take orders, and help prepare simple foods while working with an international team and learning about hospitality in a fast-paced resort environment.

University students 18–25 on the J-1 visa are welcomed; you’ll earn $15.75 per hour with weekly pay, housing options, and employee discounts. Training is provided to ensure quality service and safety.

Qualifications

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program.
• Conversational English is required to communicate with guests.
• Friendly, energetic attitude and willingness to smile through busy shifts.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Availability from summer into the fall season.
• No previous experience required – full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and serving guests at the Lodge's restaurants, cafés, snack bars and poolside outlets
• Taking food and drink orders and operating the point-of-sale (cash register) system
• Preparing and plating simple food items such as pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, salads and desserts
• Restocking food, beverages and supplies throughout your shift
• Keeping counters, dining areas, and kitchen work stations clean and sanitized to strict health standards
• Working as part of an international team to deliver friendly, memorable guest service

Skills

Conversational English

Friendly attitude

Customer service

Stamina

Education

University student (J-1 eligible)

Job description

Work at a Waterpark Resort in the Heart of the Adirondacks

Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight into North America's fun capital of upstate New York – a place where mountain lakes, hiking trails and a giant indoor waterpark are all within a few minutes of your front door. As a Lodge Food & Beverage Team Member at Six Flags The Great Escape Lodge in Queensbury, New York, that's exactly what your Work & Travel USA summer looks like.

The Great Escape Lodge is a year-round resort hotel connected to a massive indoor waterpark, sitting right next to The Great Escape amusement park. Families arrive from all over the northeastern United States, which means your days are busy, fast-paced and full of conversations in real American English – perfect for students who want to genuinely improve their language skills and confidence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Greeting and serving guests at the Lodge's restaurants, cafés, snack bars and poolside outlets


• Taking food and drink orders and operating the point-of-sale (cash register) system


• Preparing and plating simple food items such as pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, salads and desserts


• Restocking food, beverages and supplies throughout your shift


• Keeping counters, dining areas, and kitchen work stations clean and sanitized to strict health standards


• Working as part of an international team to deliver friendly, memorable guest service

The Details

• Position: Lodge Food & Beverage


• Employer: Six Flags The Great Escape Lodge


• Location: Queensbury, New York


• Pay rate: $15.75 per hour


• Average hours: 32 hours per week (extra hours often available in peak season)


• Season: Summer to Fall


• Tips: No tips for this position – your earnings come from a solid, reliable hourly wage

Why Queensbury, New York?

Queensbury sits in the Lake George region, one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the northeastern USA. On your days off you can swim and kayak on Lake George, hike the Adirondack Mountains, ride roller coasters at The Great Escape, or explore the shops, diners and lakeside boardwalks of the village. New York City is reachable for a weekend trip, and Boston, Montreal and Niagara Falls are all popular getaways for students working in this area.

Benefits You'll Love

• Competitive $15.75/hour wage with reliable weekly paychecks


• Free or discounted admission to Six Flags parks – ride the coasters on your day off


• Employee discounts on food and merchandise


• Employer-supported housing options for J-1 participants


• Team events and an international crew from all over the world


• US work experience in hospitality – a strong addition to any CV

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program


• Conversational English – you'll be talking with guests all day


• A friendly, energetic attitude and willingness to smile through busy shifts


• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment


• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays


• Availability from summer into the fall season


• No previous experience required – full training is provided