Garden City Pavilion Arcade and Gigi's Grill

Work Where Everyone Else Goes on Vacation

Imagine clocking in to the sound of arcade games, laughter and waves crashing just outside the door. Garden City Pavilion Arcade and Gigi's Grill sits right on the iconic Garden City Pier in Garden City, South Carolina – one of the most popular beach destinations on the Grand Strand. As an Arcade Attendant, you'll be at the heart of the fun, helping families and vacationers create memories they'll talk about all year.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming guests with a friendly smile and helping them get started in the arcade
• Operating the prize redemption counter and handing out prizes to excited winners
• Handling cash, card payments and game card refills at the register
• Keeping games, machines and the arcade floor clean, tidy and ready to play
• Performing basic troubleshooting on machines and reporting technical issues
• Answering guest questions about games, prizes, the pier and the grill
• Supporting the team at Gigi's Grill during busy beach days when needed

Why Garden City, South Carolina?

Garden City Beach is a classic American summer town: miles of soft sand, a legendary fishing pier, boardwalk snacks and sunsets over the marsh. You're just minutes from Myrtle Beach, with its boardwalk, SkyWheel, water parks, outlet shopping and live entertainment. On your days off you can swim, surf, kayak, watch dolphins from the pier, or hop on a road trip to Charleston, Savannah or Wilmington. The Grand Strand hosts thousands of international students every summer, so making friends from around the world is guaranteed.

The Details

• Position: Arcade Attendant
• Pay: $13.00 per hour
• Hours: approximately 35 hours per week
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this position
• Industry: Hospitality & Entertainment

What Makes This Job Great

A solid $13 hourly rate with consistent hours, a fun and social work environment, real customer-service experience for your CV, and daily English practice with American guests. Many students take a second job in the area to boost their savings – Garden City and Myrtle Beach are full of seasonal opportunities within walking or short bus distance.

Who We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
• Conversational English and confidence speaking with guests
• Outgoing, energetic and genuinely friendly personality
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable working evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced, noisy, high-energy setting
• Team players who enjoy making people smile

Ready to trade lectures for the boardwalk? Apply now for the Arcade Attendant position at Garden City Pavilion Arcade and Gigi's Grill and make this your best summer in the USA.

Live the American Boardwalk Summer at Garden City Pavilion

Imagine clocking in to the sound of arcade games, the smell of grill food drifting across the boardwalk, and the Atlantic Ocean just steps away from your workplace. That's an average day at Garden City Pavilion Arcade and Gigi's Grill in Garden City, South Carolina – one of the most beloved beachfront entertainment destinations on the Grand Strand.

We're looking for energetic, friendly university students to join our team as Booth Attendants for the Summer to Fall season. If you love meeting new people, working in a fast-paced fun environment, and want to spend your Work & Travel USA summer by the ocean, this is your job.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming guests at the game and ticket booth with a big smile
• Handling cash and card transactions, issuing game cards, tokens and tickets
• Explaining games, prices and prize redemption to families and visitors
• Managing the prize counter and helping guests redeem their winnings
• Keeping your booth and the surrounding arcade area clean, tidy and well-stocked
• Answering questions about the arcade, the grill menu and local attractions
• Working together with the arcade and Gigi's Grill team to keep guests happy

Why Garden City, South Carolina?

Garden City Beach sits right in the heart of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of golden sand on the Atlantic coast. You'll be minutes away from Myrtle Beach, famous for its boardwalk, SkyWheel, live music venues, outlet shopping and endless beach parties. Your days off can mean sunrise swims, kayaking in the marshes, seafood at the pier, mini-golf tournaments with friends, or road trips to Charleston.

The Garden City Pier and Pavilion area is a classic slice of Americana – arcade lights, fishing families, ice cream in hand. It's the kind of place you'll be posting photos of for years.

The Details

• Position: Booth Attendant
• Pay: $13.00 per hour
• Hours: approximately 35 hours per week
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Location: Garden City, South Carolina
• Tips: Not applicable for this position
• Industry: Hospitality & Entertainment

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 on a J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
• Conversational English – you'll be chatting with guests all shift
• A positive, outgoing attitude and genuine customer service spirit
• Reliability, punctuality and honesty (you'll be handling money)
• Comfort working evenings, weekends and holidays – that's when the boardwalk comes alive
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a busy, noisy, fun environment
• Basic math skills and attention to detail

Why Students Love This Placement

Beyond the paycheck, you'll gain real international customer service experience for your CV, improve your English every single day, and build friendships with students from all over the world. Many of our seasonal team members return year after year – and that says everything.

Ready for a summer of sun, arcade lights and ocean breeze? Apply now for the Booth Attendant position at Garden City Pavilion Arcade and Gigi's Grill.