Busser
General information
Job duties
- Removing used plates, glasses, cutlery and napkins from tables after diners are done eating
- Wiping up water spills, food stains and dirt from tables and chairs
- Sweeping the floors around the tables
- Bringing out meal orders if waitstaff are busy
- Taking out the trash
- Handling cleaning of the dining area at the close of day
Housing
Details
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
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.
Why choose Bethany Boathouse
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.
About Delaware
Delaware's tax-free beach towns - Rehoboth and Bethany Beach - are a Work & Travel classic. Students fill jobs in boardwalk shops, restaurants and beach resorts along a relaxed Atlantic shore.
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