Bethany Boathouse

Spend Your Summer on the Delaware Shore

Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto a warm sandy beach as the sun sets over the Atlantic. That’s everyday life for the Work & Travel USA students who join Bethany Boathouse in Bethany Beach, Delaware — one of the friendliest and most welcoming beach towns on the East Coast.

We’re looking for energetic, reliable university students aged 18–25 to join our front-of-house team as Bussers for the summer to fall season. If you like fast-paced teamwork, meeting people from all over the world, and earning tips while you do it, this is your summer.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Clearing, cleaning and resetting tables quickly between guests
• Supporting servers and hosts to keep service running smoothly
• Restocking glassware, silverware, napkins and condiments
• Carrying dishes to the kitchen and assisting the dish team during rush hours
• Keeping the dining room, patio and service stations clean, tidy and inviting
• Greeting guests with a smile and helping with water service or small requests
• Following all food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards

Pay & Hours

• Hourly rate: $6.00 per hour
• Tips: Yes — bussers share in the tip pool, which can significantly increase your total earnings during the busy beach season
• Hours: 40 hours per week, with the possibility of extra shifts during peak weekends and holidays
• Season: Summer through fall

Why Bethany Beach?

Bethany Beach is part of Delaware’s famous “Quiet Resorts” — a safe, clean, walkable town with a classic wooden boardwalk, free summer concerts on the bandstand, ice cream shops, arcades and miles of open Atlantic coastline. Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City, Maryland are a short ride away, and Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia are all within easy weekend-trip distance. Delaware is also famous for having no sales tax, so your shopping money goes further.

What We Offer

• Friendly, international team and a supportive management style
• Real US hospitality experience for your CV
• Tip income on top of your hourly wage
• Free or discounted staff meals during shifts
• Daily practice of your English with American guests and coworkers
• A beach location where your days off are actually vacation days

What We’re Looking For

• University student aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
• Conversational English and a positive, guest-focused attitude
• Ability to stand, walk and lift trays for long shifts in a busy restaurant
• Team player who stays calm and quick during rush hours
• Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays
• Reliable, punctual and ready to work through the full season

Ready to Apply?

Spots at Bethany Boathouse fill quickly every season. If you want a summer of ocean views, new friendships and money in your pocket, apply now and start your Work & Travel USA adventure in Bethany Beach, Delaware.