About the employer
King Real Estate Grand Beach Inn is a hotel in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, operated by King Real Estate. It has 88 rooms and 5 cottages, a restaurant on site, and sits less than 70 yards from the beach, with direct access to 7 miles of sand.
Working here means a busy summer resort season with plenty of guests and teamwork. In your free time you can stroll along the water to the town center, the famous Old Orchard Pier, Palace Playland and many shops and restaurants. The Maine Mall, Old Port and the Kittery and Freeport outlets are nearby.
The job as Front desk
What you'll do
- Answering the phone
- Making reservations
- Reconciling reservations
- Updating inventory
- Cancelling reservations
- Taking payments
- Keeping the lobby clean
- Making coffee
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is employer-provided and you are required to stay there. You'll live in an apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, TV, refrigerator, microwave, AC, utensils and bedding provided, plus free Wi-Fi, laundry and phone access. Rooms are shared by 2 to 4 people, and you can room with your friends.
Location: Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Why Old Orchard Beach?
Old Orchard Beach, Maine is a classic American summer destination and a favorite among Work & Travel students. The town comes alive from June through September with a historic wooden pier, the Palace Playland amusement park, free beachfront concerts, weekly fireworks, and an incredible international community of seasonal workers. On your days off you can swim in the Atlantic, explore nearby Portland (just 25 minutes away), take a day trip to Boston, or hike in Acadia National Park. It’s compact, walkable, and famously welcoming to J-1 students — you’ll make friends from all over the world.
About Maine
Maine is famous for its rocky coast, lobster, Acadia National Park and island lodges. Students often work in coastal resorts, restaurants and wilderness lodges in one of the most beautiful corners of New England.
Ready to Apply?
Front desk positions in Maine’s beach towns fill up fast — especially ones offering $17.50/hour. If you’re looking for a summer that combines professional experience, ocean sunsets, and lifelong friendships, this is the placement for you. Apply today and start your American summer story at Grand Beach Inn!
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