About the employer
Sea Colony Resort is a beach and pool resort in Bethany Beach, Delaware, operated by Troon Golf, LLC, with roles for food and beverage associates, pool and beach lifeguards, security officers and seasonal housekeepers. Housing is not provided, so you will need to arrange your own accommodation, though a second job is likely to be available. The nearest major city is Washington, D.C., less than 50 miles away.
The job as Food and Beverage Associate
What you'll do
- Assist in preparing and assembling food items, ensuring quality, accuracy, and presentation meet company standards.
- Operate a point-of-sale system to process transactions efficiently, handle cash and credit card payments, and provide friendly customer interactions.
- Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and sanitation procedures, and keep the work area clean, organized, and stocked.
- Restock food, beverages, and supplies as needed, and notify management of low inventory levels.
- Be flexible and assist in any area needed to ensure smooth operations.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer does not provide housing, but community options are available: a local contact houses most J-1s and managers share leads for others. Rooms are typically shared by up to 4 people, with shared living spaces, kitchens and bathrooms; there are no private rooms. The workplace is within biking distance and Bethany Beach also has buses and public transport.
Location: Bethany Beach, Delaware
Why Bethany Beach?
Bethany Beach is known as one of the “Quiet Resorts” – a safe, welcoming and beautiful coastal town on Delaware’s Atlantic shore. You’ll enjoy:
- A classic American boardwalk with ice cream shops, arcades and live summer concerts
- Miles of clean, sandy beaches perfect for swimming, surfing and sunset walks
- Easy day trips to Ocean City (Maryland), Rehoboth Beach and Washington, D.C.
- A huge international J-1 community – hundreds of students from all over the world spend their summer here, so making friends is effortless
- Bike-friendly streets and a compact town where you can get almost everywhere without a car
About Delaware
Delaware's tax-free beach towns - Rehoboth and Bethany Beach - are a Work & Travel classic. Students fill jobs in boardwalk shops, restaurants and beach resorts along a relaxed Atlantic shore.
Ready for Your American Summer?
Positions at Sea Colony Resort fill up fast – oceanfront jobs with $15/hour plus tips are among the most requested placements in the Work & Travel USA program. Apply early, secure your spot, and get ready for a summer of sunshine, new friendships and unforgettable memories on the Delaware coast.
