About the employer
LocalTopia The Wicked Loon is a dockside restaurant in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, offering positions as counter help, server, busser, dishwasher, prep cook, and line cook. Housing is guaranteed by the employer, either owned or arranged, though you may also choose to find your own, and a second job is likely available. The nearest major city, Portsmouth, is over 50 miles away.
Server
General information
Job duties
- Take orders, enter them accurately in the POS, and deliver food/drinks
- Manage a table section efficiently during busy shifts
- Communicate menu knowledge and handle guest questions
- Maintain a clean, professional workspace and support teammates
Housing
Details
Work Where Everyone Else Vacations
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto a dock on Lake Winnipesaukee, the sun setting behind the mountains, boats drifting past and the smell of the lake in the air. That’s an ordinary Tuesday for the team at LocalTopia The Wicked Loon in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire – proudly known as “America’s Oldest Summer Resort.”
We’re hiring Servers for the Work & Travel USA summer-to-fall season. If you’re friendly, energetic and ready to earn real money while making friends from around the world, keep reading.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Greeting and seating guests with a genuine, welcoming smile
- Taking food and drink orders and sharing your recommendations from our menu
- Serving meals and beverages promptly at indoor tables and our popular dockside patio
- Checking in with guests to make sure they’re having a great experience
- Processing payments accurately and handling cash and card transactions
- Setting, clearing and resetting tables between guests
- Supporting your teammates during busy lakeside rushes – teamwork is everything here
- Keeping your section clean, stocked and ready to impress
Why Wolfeboro, New Hampshire?
Wolfeboro is the postcard version of small-town America: white church steeples, ice cream shops, kayaks, and a shimmering lake at the center of it all. Summer brings swimming, boating, hiking in the White Mountains and outdoor concerts. Then autumn arrives and New England explodes into red, orange and gold – some of the most famous fall foliage on Earth.
You’re also within easy travel distance of Boston (about 2 hours), the Atlantic beaches of the New Hampshire seacoast, and Portland, Maine – perfect for days off and weekend adventures with your Work & Travel friends.
Pay & Benefits
- $3.50 per hour base wage plus tips – tipped servers in busy lakeside restaurants often earn significantly more per hour once gratuities are included
- 32 hours per week, with the possibility of extra shifts during peak season
- Season runs from summer through fall – the longest and most beautiful stretch of the year in New Hampshire
- Meals during shifts and a supportive, close-knit team
- Daily practice of real, conversational American English
- An authentic cultural exchange experience in a genuine New England community
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 with valid J-1 Work & Travel sponsorship
- Good conversational English – you’ll be talking with guests all day
- A positive, outgoing personality and a real desire to make people happy
- Ability to stand, walk and carry trays throughout a shift
- Reliability, punctuality and flexibility with weekends, evenings and holidays
- Previous restaurant experience is a plus but not required – we train motivated people
Ready for Your American Summer?
Great tips, lake views, unforgettable sunsets and a season you’ll talk about for the rest of your life. Apply now to join The Wicked Loon team in Wolfeboro – positions fill fast!
About New Hampshire
New Hampshire offers the White Mountains, lakes and charming resort towns. It is a favourite for jobs in mountain lodges, hotels and outdoor attractions with cool summers and stunning scenery.
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