Host
Be the First Smile Guests See in Newport, Rhode Island
Imagine spending your Work & Travel USA summer on a sun-drenched waterfront deck, with sailboats gliding across Newport Harbor and the salty Atlantic breeze in your hair. Forty One North is one of Newport’s most celebrated waterfront hospitality destinations, and they’re looking for energetic international students to join their front-of-house team as a Host.
This is more than a summer job — it’s your chance to work in a fast-paced, world-class American hospitality environment, build real customer service skills, and make friends from all over the world.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welcoming guests with a warm smile and a friendly greeting as they arrive
- Managing the reservation system, waitlist, and seating chart
- Escorting guests to their tables and presenting menus
- Coordinating with servers, bartenders, and management to keep service flowing smoothly
- Answering phone calls, taking reservations, and responding to guest questions
- Keeping the host stand and entrance areas clean, organized, and inviting
- Helping create a memorable first and last impression for every single guest
Why Newport, Rhode Island?
Newport is one of New England’s most legendary summer destinations — a sailing capital packed with Gilded Age mansions, cobblestone streets, world-famous music festivals, and some of the best beaches on the East Coast. Walk the Cliff Walk, spend your days off at Easton’s Beach, explore Thames Street, and take weekend trips to Boston (about 1.5 hours) or New York City. With thousands of students and seasonal workers arriving every summer, the social scene is unbeatable.
The Details
- Position: Host
- Employer: Forty One North
- Location: Newport, Rhode Island
- Pay: $17.00 per hour + tips
- Hours: 38 hours per week
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Industry: Hospitality
What You’ll Gain
Beyond a strong hourly wage and tip potential, you’ll develop fluent conversational English, professional communication skills, and hospitality experience that looks fantastic on any CV. You’ll also get the full American summer experience — beach days, road trips, new friendships, and stories you’ll be telling for years.
Who We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA program
- Confident, conversational English (you’ll be speaking with guests constantly)
- A genuinely friendly, outgoing personality and a big smile
- Reliable, punctual, and able to stay calm during a busy dinner rush
- Comfortable standing for extended periods
- Available for the full summer-to-fall season
- Previous hospitality experience is a plus, but a great attitude matters most
Spots at Newport’s waterfront venues fill up fast every season. Apply today and start planning your American summer!
About Rhode Island
Rhode Island may be tiny, but its Atlantic beaches and historic Newport pack in plenty of summer life. Students work in seaside resorts, restaurants and hotels along a beautiful coast.
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