Harrison Group Holiday Inn & Suites VA Beach - N Beach

Work & Travel USA: Housekeeper in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Imagine waking up to salty ocean air, finishing your shift and walking straight onto a golden sandy beach. That’s daily life when you join the Harrison Group Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach as a Housekeeper this Summer to Fall season. This is more than a job — it’s your ticket to an authentic American summer on one of the East Coast’s most beloved shorelines.

About the Employer

The Harrison Group is a respected hospitality company operating quality hotels along the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Their Holiday Inn & Suites at North Beach is known for warm service, a family-friendly atmosphere and a supportive team culture where international students are welcomed every season. Managers understand the Work & Travel program and are experienced in training students with little or no prior hotel experience.

Your Responsibilities

• Cleaning and refreshing guest rooms and suites to Holiday Inn brand standards
• Changing bed linens, making beds and replacing towels and amenities
• Dusting, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising bathrooms and living areas
• Restocking your housekeeping cart with supplies and keeping storage areas tidy
• Reporting maintenance issues, lost items or safety concerns to your supervisor
• Assisting with public areas, hallways and laundry when needed
• Greeting guests politely and helping create a spotless, welcoming stay

Position Details

• Position: Housekeeper (North Beach location)
• Hourly rate: $15.00 per hour
• Hours: approximately 35 hours per week, with possible additional hours in peak season
• Tips: Yes — guests frequently leave gratuities for great housekeeping service
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Industry: Hospitality / Hotel operations

Why Virginia Beach?

Virginia Beach is home to a 3-mile boardwalk, world-class surf, live oceanfront concerts, seafood shacks and one of the friendliest summer atmospheres in the USA. Thousands of international students choose this destination every year, so you’ll instantly become part of a huge, multicultural community. In your free time you can rent a bike along the boardwalk, kayak in Back Bay, visit First Landing State Park, or take weekend trips to Washington D.C., Norfolk and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive $15/hour wage plus tips — excellent earning potential
• Real experience with an internationally recognised hotel brand (IHG) for your CV
• Daily practice of English with American guests and colleagues
• Friends from all over the world and a summer full of beach days
• Full training provided — no hotel experience required

Requirements

• University student aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
• Conversational English (basic to intermediate is sufficient)
• Physically fit — the role involves standing, bending, lifting and walking throughout your shift
• Attention to detail, reliability and a positive attitude
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays and flexible shifts
• Ability to commit to the full Summer to Fall period

Ready to trade lecture halls for the Atlantic coast? Apply now for the Housekeeper position at Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach and make this the summer you never stop talking about.