Harrison Group Holiday Inn & Suites VA Beach - N Beach

Work & Travel USA in Virginia Beach – Your Summer Adventure Starts Here!

Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto a three-mile stretch of golden sand with the Atlantic Ocean at your feet. That’s daily life for students working at Harrison Group’s Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach, a well-established oceanfront hotel in one of America’s most popular summer destinations.

We’re looking for energetic, reliable university students to join our kitchen team as Dishwashers. This is a fantastic first step into the American hospitality industry — you’ll work behind the scenes in a busy hotel kitchen, learn how a professional food service operation runs, and become part of a supportive international team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Washing dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using commercial dishwashing machines
• Keeping the dish area, kitchen floors, and work stations clean, organized, and sanitary
• Sorting and stacking clean items and returning them to the correct stations
• Taking out trash, breaking down boxes, and assisting with recycling
• Supporting cooks and kitchen staff with basic prep tasks when needed
• Following all health, safety, and food-handling standards

Why Virginia Beach?

Virginia Beach is a classic American beach town and a favorite among Work & Travel students. The famous Virginia Beach Boardwalk stretches for three miles along the ocean, packed with restaurants, live music stages, bike rentals, and street performers all summer long. Spend your days off surfing, kayaking in Back Bay, exploring First Landing State Park, or catching a free concert by the shore.

The city has a large, friendly international student community every summer, so you’ll never be short of new friends from around the world. Plus, Virginia Beach is within easy reach of Washington, D.C., Norfolk, and the Outer Banks for weekend trips.

Position Details

• Position: Dishwasher (North Beach location)
• Employer: Harrison Group – Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach, North Beach
• Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour
• Hours: Approximately 35 hours per week
• Season: Summer through Fall
• Tips: No tips for this position

Benefits of Working With Us

• Competitive $15/hour wage with the possibility of overtime during peak season
• Beachfront work location — walk to the ocean after your shift
• Experience with a globally recognized hotel brand on your CV
• Friendly, multicultural team and supportive management experienced with J-1 students
• Real-world English practice in a professional American workplace
• Extended season into Fall for students who want to maximize their earnings

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 participating in the Work & Travel USA program
• Basic conversational English skills
• Physical stamina — this role involves standing for long periods, lifting, and working in a warm, fast-paced kitchen
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to be a team player
• Punctuality and reliability — the kitchen depends on you!
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Ready to trade lecture halls for the oceanfront? Apply now for the Dishwasher position at Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach and make this the summer you’ll be talking about for years.