J1 Restaurant Worker

Position Type: J-1 Summer Work & Travel

This position is not a serving role; advancement to a server position may be considered based on restaurant needs performance and qualifications. Restaurant Attendants support the daily operation of the restaurant by assisting both front-of-house and back-of-house teams to provide an exceptional guest experience. This position is ideal for participants seeking to gain experience in the U.S. hospitality industry while working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

• Deliver outstanding guest service while maintaining a friendly positive attitude.
• Assist with delivering food and beverages to guests.
• Bus clean sanitize and reset dining tables.
• Stock service stations with silverware plates cups condiments napkins and other supplies.
• Roll silverware and prepare dining areas for service.
• Refill condiments and beverage stations as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining rooms service areas patios and workstations.
• Assist servers hosts bartenders food runners and kitchen staff as needed.
• Transport food dishes ice and supplies throughout the restaurant.
• Follow all food safety sanitation and health department guidelines.
• Properly dispose of trash and recycling and maintain a clean work environment.
• Complete opening running and closing side work.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support restaurant operations.

• Must be an approved participant in the J-1 Summer Work Travel Program.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend stoop lift reach and carry.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Work in varying temperatures including kitchen and outdoor dining environments.
• Safely use cleaning chemicals and restaurant equipment.

Restaurant Attendants may work in various front-of-house and support areas including:

• Dining rooms
• Patios or outdoor seating
• Host stand
• Beverage stations
• Service stations
• Kitchen support areas
• Dish area
• Food Trucks
• Storage rooms

Schedules may include mornings afternoons evenings weekends and holidays based on business needs.

• Experience working in an American hospitality environment.
• Opportunity to develop customer service and teamwork skills.
• Exposure to restaurant operations and U.S. workplace culture.
• A welcoming team committed to providing a positive cultural exchange experience.

Required Experience:

IC