Server
General information
Job duties
- Serving people in the dining room, and occasionally at the counter to cover for someone on break
- Cleaning tables
- Throwing out the trash
- Filling ice
Housing
Details
Live Your American Summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto one of the most iconic boardwalks in the United States – salty air, roller coasters lighting up the sky, and the Atlantic Ocean just a few steps away. That’s daily life when you join Primavera Pizza and Pasta as a Server in Ocean City, New Jersey, through the Work & Travel USA program.
Primavera is a beloved boardwalk staple, famous for hand-tossed pizza, hearty pasta dishes, and that warm Italian-American hospitality that keeps families coming back summer after summer. As a server, you’re the face of that experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Greeting and seating guests with a genuine smile and positive energy
- Presenting menus, answering questions, and recommending house specialties
- Taking food and drink orders accurately and entering them into the POS system
- Delivering pizzas, pastas, and beverages promptly to tables
- Checking in with guests to ensure a great dining experience
- Processing payments and handling cash and card transactions
- Clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables between guests
- Supporting teammates during the busy boardwalk rush hours
- Maintaining cleanliness and food-safety standards in the dining area
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
- Conversational to good English communication skills
- Friendly, outgoing personality and a true team spirit
- Ability to stay calm, fast, and polite during busy rushes
- Comfortable standing and moving for the length of a shift
- Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn – previous experience is a plus but not required
Ready to Apply?
Server positions on the Ocean City Boardwalk are among the most requested placements every season and fill up fast. If you want sunshine, tips, new friends, and a summer story you’ll tell for the rest of your life – apply today and secure your spot at Primavera Pizza and Pasta!
Why choose Primavera Pizza and Pasta
Why Ocean City, New Jersey?
Known as “America’s Greatest Family Resort,” Ocean City offers 8 miles of golden beaches, a legendary 2.5-mile boardwalk packed with arcades, amusement rides, water parks, and world-famous saltwater taffy. It’s a family-friendly, dry town with a safe, welcoming atmosphere – perfect for international students.
Plus, the location is unbeatable for weekend adventures: Atlantic City is 20 minutes away, Philadelphia about 1.5 hours, and New York City and Washington, D.C. are easy day trips. Hundreds of Work & Travel students spend their summer here every year, so you’ll make friends from all over the world.
About New Jersey
New Jersey's Jersey Shore - including Seaside Heights - is packed with boardwalks, beaches and amusement parks. It is a lively, social spot with plenty of jobs in attractions, restaurants and hotels near New York City.
