About the employer
Holiday Inn & Suites VA Beach - N Beach is a hotel in Virginia Beach, Virginia, part of Harrison Group Hotels, offering positions as busser, server, dishwasher, housekeeper and hostess. Housing is not provided, so you will need to arrange your own accommodation, but a second job is likely available if you want extra hours. The nearest major city, Washington, D.C., is over 50 miles away.
N Beach - Busser
General information
Job duties
- Promptly greet guests as you come into contact with them.
- Clear tables after guests leave, taking tableware to the dish room and placing silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate areas for washing.
- Between settings, promptly clean table tops, chairs and booths, check the floor and clean as required, and reset and arrange the tabletop.
- Respond appropriately to guest requests and communicate guest requests to the server immediately.
- Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service.
- Assist server as needed with food delivery, especially with large parties and during peak periods.
Housing
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Spend Your Summer Working Steps from the Atlantic Ocean
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto a sandy beach with the sound of waves in the background. That’s everyday life when you join the Harrison Group Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach as a Busser for the Work & Travel USA program. This is your chance to build real hospitality experience in the United States while living in one of America’s most beloved beach resort cities.
Virginia Beach welcomes millions of visitors each summer, and the North Beach area is the quieter, more scenic end of the world-famous boardwalk. Our hotel restaurant serves guests from all over the U.S. and the world, which means fast-paced shifts, great teamwork, and plenty of chances to practice your English every single day.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables quickly between guests so service keeps flowing
- Supporting servers and the kitchen team during busy breakfast, lunch, and dinner rushes
- Restocking glassware, silverware, napkins, and condiments in service stations
- Keeping the dining room, host area, and service areas tidy and guest-ready
- Assisting with delivering water, bread, and beverages to tables
- Helping with light dish handling and end-of-shift cleaning duties
- Greeting guests with a warm smile and answering simple questions about the hotel
Why Students Love This Job
Tips add up. Bussers here share in tips, so your real earnings are noticeably higher than your base rate — especially during the packed summer weekends.
Extended season. Because this placement runs from summer into fall, you can maximize your earnings and enjoy Virginia Beach after the crowds thin out, when the weather is still beautiful and the beach feels like your own.
Unbeatable location. The boardwalk, oceanfront restaurants, live music venues, bike trails, and First Landing State Park are all nearby. Washington D.C., Norfolk, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina make perfect day trips or weekend adventures.
International team. Harrison Group properties regularly host Work & Travel students, so you’ll be joining a friendly, multicultural crew that understands what it’s like to be new in the U.S.
Career-building skills. Global hotel brand experience on your CV, plus teamwork, time management, and customer service skills that employers value in any industry.
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 enrolled in the Work & Travel USA program
- Conversational English — enough to greet guests and communicate with your team
- Energy and stamina: this role involves standing, walking, and carrying trays for most of your shift
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to jump in wherever help is needed
- Reliability and punctuality — your team depends on you during busy service
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and U.S. holidays
- Professional, well-groomed appearance
Ready to Trade Lectures for the Oceanfront?
Spots for the summer-to-fall season fill up fast, and beachfront hospitality placements are among the most requested in the Work & Travel USA program. Apply today, start earning in dollars, make friends from every corner of the globe, and create a summer story you’ll be telling for years.
About Virginia
Virginia combines historic towns with the lively Virginia Beach oceanfront. Summer work is plentiful in beach hotels, resorts and restaurants along the Atlantic coast.
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