PM Barista
Serve Coffee Where the Boardwalk Meets the Beach
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto a three-mile boardwalk with the sound of the Atlantic in the background. That’s everyday life in Ocean City, Maryland – one of the most popular Work & Travel USA destinations on the East Coast. Harrison Group’s 32 Palm Restaurant is looking for an energetic PM Barista to join its hospitality team for the summer-to-fall season.
Harrison Group is one of Ocean City’s most established hospitality companies, operating hotels and restaurants along the oceanfront for decades. Working here means learning from experienced American managers, meeting international students from all over the world, and building real customer-service skills you can put on any CV.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing espresso drinks, brewed coffee, teas, smoothies and specialty beverages during evening service
- Greeting guests with a friendly smile and taking beverage and dessert orders
- Operating the POS system, handling payments and giving accurate change
- Keeping the coffee bar, equipment and service area clean, stocked and inviting
- Restocking cups, syrups, milk, pastries and supplies for the next shift
- Supporting servers and the bar team during busy dinner hours
- Following all health, safety and food-handling standards
Position Details
- Employer: Harrison Group – 32 Palm Restaurant
- Position: PM Barista (evening shifts)
- Location: Ocean City, Maryland, USA
- Pay: $15.00 per hour + tips
- Hours: approximately 32 hours per week
- Season: Summer to Fall
Why Ocean City?
Ocean City welcomes millions of visitors every summer, so the town is alive with beach days, boardwalk arcades, live music, seafood festivals and a huge international student community. Your days are free for the beach, surfing, biking and sightseeing, while your evenings are spent earning dollars and tips. Weekend trips are easy too – Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City are all within reach for an unforgettable American summer.
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on the Work & Travel USA program
- Conversational English and confidence speaking with guests
- A positive, energetic attitude and a genuine smile
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays during the busy season
- Comfortable standing for long shifts in a fast-paced restaurant
- Barista or customer-service experience is a plus – but full training is provided
Benefits
- Competitive $15/hour wage plus tips
- Paid on-the-job barista training
- Employer-supported housing options in the Ocean City area
- Opportunity for a second job to boost your earnings
- International team, American work experience and a US reference letter
Spots for the summer-to-fall season fill quickly. Apply today and spend your summer serving coffee by the ocean!
About Maryland
Maryland blends Chesapeake Bay beaches with the lively boardwalk of Ocean City. Summer jobs cluster around beach resorts, restaurants and seaside attractions just a short trip from Washington D.C.
