The Reeds at Shelter Haven

Your Summer Office? A Beach Bar on the Jersey Shore

Imagine clocking in with the ocean breeze in your hair, delivering frozen cocktails and fresh seafood to happy guests, and finishing your shift with a sunset walk on the sand. That’s a typical day as a Beach Server at The Reeds at Shelter Haven – one of the most beloved boutique resorts on the New Jersey coastline.

Located in the charming seaside town of Stone Harbor, New Jersey, The Reeds is famous for its waterfront dining, rooftop views and welcoming team culture. If you’re a university student who wants to practise English every single day, earn real American tips and make friends from around the world, this is the Work & Travel job for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Greeting and seating guests with a warm, friendly attitude
• Taking food and drink orders and entering them into the POS system
• Serving beverages, snacks and meals to beachside and outdoor dining guests
• Answering questions about the menu and making recommendations
• Keeping your section clean, stocked and guest-ready
• Processing payments and thanking guests so they leave smiling
• Working as part of a fast, fun and supportive front-of-house team

Position Details

• Employer: The Reeds at Shelter Haven
• Position: Beach Server
• Location: Stone Harbor, New Jersey
• Pay: $6.05 per hour plus tips (tips can significantly increase your total earnings during the busy summer season)
• Hours: approximately 32 hours per week
• Season: Summer through Fall

Why Stone Harbor?

Stone Harbor is a classic Jersey Shore gem – seven miles of clean beaches, bike paths, ice cream shops, boutiques and one of the best sunset scenes on the East Coast. Neighbouring Wildwood and its legendary boardwalk are minutes away, Cape May is a short drive south, and Atlantic City, Philadelphia and New York City are all within easy reach on your days off. Perfect for weekend adventures and Instagram-worthy memories.

What’s In It For You

• Cash tips on top of your hourly wage – servers are among the top earners in Work & Travel
• Daily English practice with American guests and colleagues
• Real hospitality experience at a respected resort to add to your CV
• An international team of students – instant friends for life
• Beach lifestyle: mornings free for the ocean, evenings free for exploring
• An extended Summer-to-Fall season means more hours and more savings

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 in the Work & Travel USA program
• Good conversational English – you’ll be talking to guests all day
• A positive, energetic personality and a genuine smile
• Ability to stay calm and organised during busy service periods
• Comfortable standing, walking and carrying trays throughout your shift
• Previous restaurant or customer service experience is a plus, but training is provided
• Reliable, punctual and ready to be part of a team

Ready to trade lecture halls for the shoreline? Apply now for the Beach Server position at The Reeds at Shelter Haven and make this the summer you never stop talking about.