Arcade Attendant
General information
Job duties
- Assist customers with games and prizes
- Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the arcade
- Report games that are not working to the manager on duty
- Answer inquiries of customers about games
- Refill tickets where needed
- Assist customers with game cards
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Work Where Everyone Else Goes on Vacation
Imagine clocking in to the sound of arcade games, laughter and waves crashing just outside the door. Garden City Pavilion Arcade and Gigi’s Grill sits right on the iconic Garden City Pier in Garden City, South Carolina – one of the most popular beach destinations on the Grand Strand. As an Arcade Attendant, you’ll be at the heart of the fun, helping families and vacationers create memories they’ll talk about all year.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welcoming guests with a friendly smile and helping them get started in the arcade
- Operating the prize redemption counter and handing out prizes to excited winners
- Handling cash, card payments and game card refills at the register
- Keeping games, machines and the arcade floor clean, tidy and ready to play
- Performing basic troubleshooting on machines and reporting technical issues
- Answering guest questions about games, prizes, the pier and the grill
- Supporting the team at Gigi’s Grill during busy beach days when needed
What Makes This Job Great
A solid $13 hourly rate with consistent hours, a fun and social work environment, real customer-service experience for your CV, and daily English practice with American guests. Many students take a second job in the area to boost their savings – Garden City and Myrtle Beach are full of seasonal opportunities within walking or short bus distance.
Who We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
- Conversational English and confidence speaking with guests
- Outgoing, energetic and genuinely friendly personality
- Reliable, punctual and comfortable working evenings, weekends and holidays
- Able to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced, noisy, high-energy setting
- Team players who enjoy making people smile
Ready to trade lectures for the boardwalk? Apply now for the Arcade Attendant position at Garden City Pavilion Arcade and Gigi’s Grill and make this your best summer in the USA.
Why choose Garden City Pavilion Arcade and Gigi's Grill
Why Garden City, South Carolina?
Garden City Beach is a classic American summer town: miles of soft sand, a legendary fishing pier, boardwalk snacks and sunsets over the marsh. You’re just minutes from Myrtle Beach, with its boardwalk, SkyWheel, water parks, outlet shopping and live entertainment. On your days off you can swim, surf, kayak, watch dolphins from the pier, or hop on a road trip to Charleston, Savannah or Wilmington. The Grand Strand hosts thousands of international students every summer, so making friends from around the world is guaranteed.
About South Carolina
South Carolina's Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular Work & Travel destinations - miles of beaches, boardwalks and amusement parks. Jobs in hotels, restaurants and attractions are abundant, with a big international student community.
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