Counter server
Spend Your Summer on the Legendary Ocean City Boardwalk
Imagine clocking in with the sound of the waves in the background, the smell of fresh dough in the air, and thousands of happy vacationers strolling past your window. Primavera Pizza and Pasta is looking for energetic Counter Servers to join its Work & Travel USA team on the world-famous Boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey – one of the most iconic summer destinations on the East Coast.
This is more than a job: it’s a full American summer experience, with a steady paycheck of $15.50 per hour plus tips, a guaranteed 40 hours per week, and a season that runs from summer into the fall – giving you extra weeks to earn and travel.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welcoming guests at the counter with a big smile and genuine hospitality
- Taking orders, explaining the menu, and recommending customer favorites
- Serving pizza slices, pasta dishes, drinks, and desserts quickly and accurately
- Operating the cash register and handling card and cash payments
- Keeping the counter, dining area, and service stations clean, stocked, and inviting
- Working as part of a fast-paced, international team during busy boardwalk evenings
Why Ocean City, New Jersey?
Known as “America’s Greatest Family Resort,” Ocean City offers 13 kilometers of golden beaches, an 4-kilometer wooden boardwalk packed with amusement rides, arcades, mini-golf, and dessert shops. Your days off can be spent surfing, biking, or sunbathing – and when you want a city adventure, Atlantic City is 30 minutes away, Philadelphia about 1.5 hours, and New York City is an easy weekend trip. The town is a magnet for Work & Travel students, so you’ll instantly find friends from all over the world.
What You Get
- $15.50 per hour – a strong wage for a seasonal counter position
- Tips on top of your salary – boardwalk traffic means great earning potential
- 40 guaranteed hours per week, with the possibility of extra hours in peak season
- Extended season from summer through the fall – more money before you head home
- Real customer-service and cash-handling experience for your CV
- Daily English practice with American guests and a multicultural team
- Beach lifestyle: work, sunsets, and boardwalk nights all in one place
Who We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA program (J-1 visa)
- Conversational English and confidence talking with customers
- Friendly, reliable, and positive attitude – hospitality is all about energy
- Ability to stand and move during busy shifts in a fast-paced kitchen/counter environment
- Team player who is punctual and ready to learn (no previous experience required – full training provided)
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and US holidays
Ready to trade lecture halls for the Atlantic breeze? Apply now for the Counter Server position at Primavera Pizza and Pasta and make this the summer you’ll talk about for years.
About New Jersey
New Jersey's Jersey Shore - including Seaside Heights - is packed with boardwalks, beaches and amusement parks. It is a lively, social spot with plenty of jobs in attractions, restaurants and hotels near New York City.
