The Sweet Spot at 5216 Providence Road
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Sweet team member
Work & Travel USA: Sweet Team Member in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Imagine spending your summer just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by happy customers, sweet treats and the buzz of one of America's favourite beach towns. The Sweet Spot at 5216 Providence Road in Virginia Beach is looking for energetic international students to join its Sweet Team from Summer through Fall. If you love people, fast-paced retail and earning great money, this is your spot.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Sweet Team Member you are the face of the store and the reason customers keep coming back.
- Greeting guests with a smile and helping them choose the perfect treat
- Scooping, packaging and presenting sweets, candy and desserts
- Operating the cash register and handling payments accurately
- Restocking shelves, displays and coolers to keep the store looking irresistible
- Keeping counters, equipment and the seating area clean and sanitary
- Supporting teammates during busy summer rushes and special events
Why Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is home to a 3-mile boardwalk, miles of golden sand, live music on the oceanfront and an endless calendar of summer festivals. When your shift ends, you can surf, paddleboard, cycle the boardwalk, explore First Landing State Park or hop on a bus to Norfolk, Washington D.C. and New York City. The city is welcoming, safe and full of other Work & Travel students – perfect for building international friendships that last a lifetime.
Pay & Benefits
- $13.00 per hour – paid on a regular schedule
- Tips included – boost your weekly earnings significantly
- Up to 60 hours per week – excellent savings potential for travel at the end of your program
- Season: Summer to Fall – enjoy the beach season and the beautiful American autumn
- Real US retail and customer service experience for your CV
- Friendly, supportive team and hands-on training
What We're Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
- Conversational English and confidence talking to customers
- A positive, energetic attitude and a genuine smile
- Reliability, punctuality and the ability to work weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift light boxes
- Previous retail, café or hospitality experience is a plus but not required
Ready for the Sweetest Summer of Your Life?
Positions at The Sweet Spot fill quickly – apply early to secure your place in Virginia Beach and start planning the summer you'll be talking about for years.
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.