About the employer
The Reeds at Shelter Haven is a hotel in the seaside town of Stone Harbor, New Jersey, over 50 miles from Philadelphia, hiring for food and beverage roles such as beach server, food runner, bar back, host/hostess and busser. Housing is not provided, so you would need to arrange your own accommodation, but a second job is likely to be available if you want additional hours.
The job as Bar Back
What you'll do
- Stock all bar supplies at the beginning and end of shifts such as beer, liquor, wine, kegs, glassware, fruit, roll-up, ice, juices, paper supplies, etc. in accordance with par levels.
- Maintain adequate supplies of items listed above for the duration of your shift.
- Slice and pit fruit used to garnish drinks.
- Wash and polish glassware/silverware.
- Stock refrigerating units with liquor, wines, beer or replace empty beer kegs.
- Organize and clean liquor, wine and beer storage areas.
- Sweep, mop and/or vacuum behind the bar and the area at the beginning and end of your shift, also during shift as needed or requested.
- Thoroughly clean behind the bar, bar tops and bar storage areas at the end of your shift.
- Empty and clean bar dishwasher at the close of each shift.
- Routinely take out trash and full dish bins.
- Clean up spilled food, drink or broken dishes.
- Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the bar/lounge at all times.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer does not provide housing, but community housing options are available in the area. Students working in Stone Harbor generally find housing in the North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest areas. It is a good idea to start looking early to secure a place in one of these neighbourhoods.
Location: Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Why Stone Harbor, New Jersey?
Stone Harbor is a charming seaside town on the Seven Mile Island, famous for its wide sandy beaches, boutique shops, ice cream parlors, and legendary sunsets over the bay. On your days off you can swim, paddleboard, bike the flat coastal roads, or hop over to nearby Wildwood and Cape May for boardwalks, amusement piers, and live music. Philadelphia and Atlantic City are within easy reach for weekend adventures, and New York City is a doable trip for a long weekend.
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.
Ready for Your American Summer?
Spots at popular Jersey Shore employers fill up fast. Apply today to secure your Bar Back position at The Reeds at Shelter Haven and spend your summer earning money, making friends from around the globe, and living the true American beach-town experience.
