Harrison Group 32 Palm Restaurant

Work & Travel USA: PM Dishwasher at 32 Palm Restaurant, Ocean City, MD

Dreaming of a summer where your “office” is minutes from the Atlantic Ocean? Harrison Group’s 32 Palm Restaurant in the heart of Ocean City, Maryland is hiring international university students for the PM Dishwasher position. This is your chance to earn solid money, build real hospitality experience in a busy American resort town, and spend your free days on one of the East Coast’s most famous beaches.

About the Employer

The Harrison Group is one of Ocean City’s most established hospitality companies, operating hotels and restaurants along the boardwalk for decades. 32 Palm Restaurant is a tropical-themed, upscale-casual dining spot known for fresh seafood, warm service, and a friendly, team-first kitchen culture. Harrison Group has hosted hundreds of Work & Travel students over the years, so you’ll be joining a company that understands international students and knows how to make you feel welcome.

Your Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, and pans using commercial dishwashing machines
• Keeping the dish pit, kitchen floors, and work stations clean, organized, and sanitary
• Sorting and stacking clean items and returning them to the correct stations
• Taking out trash and recycling, and assisting with end-of-shift kitchen cleaning
• Supporting the kitchen team with basic prep or stocking tasks when needed
• Following all health, safety, and food hygiene standards

Position Details

• Position: PM Dishwasher (evening shifts)
• Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour
• Hours: Approximately 32 hours per week
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this position
• Location: Ocean City, Maryland (Atlantic coast resort town)

Why Ocean City, Maryland?

Ocean City is a legendary American summer destination: 10 miles of sandy beach, a 3-mile boardwalk packed with arcades, funnel cakes, and live music, plus amusement parks, water sports, and beach volleyball. The town fills with thousands of international students every summer, so you’ll instantly find a global community of friends. Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City are all within easy travel distance for weekend adventures.

Benefits of This Job

• Reliable $15/hour wage in a high-demand summer season
• Evening (PM) schedule – your mornings and beach days stay free
• Employer with strong experience hosting Work & Travel participants
• Possible opportunity for extra hours during peak weeks (subject to business needs)
• Real-world U.S. hospitality experience for your CV
• Daily English practice in a fast-paced American workplace

Requirements

• Full-time university student aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
• Basic conversational English
• Good physical stamina – you’ll be standing, lifting, and moving throughout the shift
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
• Availability for evening shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Availability for the full summer-to-fall period

Ready to Apply?

Dishwasher roles are the backbone of every great restaurant – and they’re one of the fastest ways to become part of an American kitchen team. If you’re hard-working, positive, and ready for an unforgettable summer on the Maryland coast, apply now. Spots at popular Ocean City employers fill quickly!