Food & Beverage Associate
Work Where America Comes to Play – Kings Dominion, Virginia
Imagine your summer soundtrack: roller coasters roaring overhead, laughter echoing across the midway, and the smell of fresh funnel cakes in the air. As a Food & Beverage Associate at Kings Dominion, a Six Flags Park in Doswell, Virginia, you won’t just be working in a park – you’ll be part of the magic that thousands of guests remember for a lifetime.
This is one of the most popular Work & Travel USA placements for university students who want a fast-paced, social, and genuinely fun American summer.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Greeting and serving guests at food outlets, snack stands, restaurants, or beverage kiosks across the park
- Taking orders, operating the cash register (POS system), and handling payments accurately
- Preparing and presenting classic American theme park favorites – burgers, pizza, funnel cakes, ice cream, cold drinks and more
- Keeping your work area clean, stocked, and meeting Six Flags food safety and hygiene standards
- Working as part of an international team to deliver friendly, fast, and memorable guest service
No previous experience is required – full paid training is provided, and your supervisors are used to working with international students every season.
Location Highlights: Doswell, Virginia
Kings Dominion sits on 400 acres just 30 minutes north of Richmond and about 90 minutes south of Washington, D.C. – so your days off can be spent exploring the U.S. capital, the Smithsonian museums, historic Colonial Williamsburg, or the beaches of Virginia Beach.
The park itself is home to more than 60 rides and attractions, including the iconic Twisted Timbers and Intimidator 305 coasters, plus the huge Soak City water park. In autumn, the park transforms for Halloween Haunt, one of the biggest and most exciting seasonal events on the East Coast.
Your Package & Benefits
- $14.00 per hour – reliable seasonal pay
- 35 hours per week guaranteed, with overtime opportunities during peak season
- Season pass / free admission to the park for you (and guest tickets for friends)
- Employee discounts on food and merchandise
- Employee events, contests and team activities
- Assistance with locating seasonal housing near the park
- Work alongside students from all over the world – lifelong friendships guaranteed
- Extended Summer to Fall season, ideal for students with later university start dates
Who We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on a valid J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
- Conversational to good level of English – you’ll be speaking with guests daily
- Positive, energetic attitude and a genuine smile
- Willingness to work outdoors in summer heat, on weekends and public holidays
- Team player who is reliable, punctual and eager to learn
- Availability from summer through to fall
Why This Job?
You’ll finish the season with improved English, real customer service experience for your CV, savings in your pocket, and a camera roll full of unforgettable American memories. Positions at Kings Dominion fill up quickly every year – apply now to secure your spot for this Work & Travel USA season!
About Virginia
Virginia combines historic towns with the lively Virginia Beach oceanfront. Summer work is plentiful in beach hotels, resorts and restaurants along the Atlantic coast.
