RESORT FOOD SERVICE JOBSThis is the general term we use to refer to the many positions involving restaurant-related work. Positions that fall under the heading of food service are
described below; any or all of them may be found at any company listed as hiring food service staff. Many of these positions receive tips as part of their compensation, and most of them are excellent for entry-level employees. Workers generally wear uniforms, and shifts may range from early-morning breakfast service to late-night cocktails. Bartenders mix and serve alcoholic beverages to customers in restaurants or lounges. This mostly involves the simple pouring of drinks such as beer
or wine, but bartenders are also called upon to concoct elaborate creations with a variety of ingredients, so a full knowledge of mixology and previous experience are often necessary. Bartenders usually wear uniforms and receive tips. Their base wages are normally higher than almost any other food service job because of the knowledge required to mix drinks. Typical pay: $6–$12/hour plus tips. Bussers clean tables and clear them of silverware, plates, and other dishes. At full-service
restaurant locations bussers replenish water glasses, bread baskets, and other such basics, and generally assist waiters or waitresses as necessary. Bussers usually receive ten to fifteen percent of the tips given to the members of the wait staff they assist, but only at the discretion of the actual food servers, so it is important to work closely and well with wait staff if you expect to earn as much as possible. Typical pay: $5.15/hour plus tips. Counter help refers to people who work
in fast food-style facilities such as those found in club houses or casual resorts. At such places, workers take orders, cashier, and serve food directly to waiting customers. The food preparation process is quick and simple, so cooking may also be part of your responsibilities. Counter jobs are fast-paced and involve a lot of interaction with the public, so customer-service skills are important. Tipping is rare in these jobs. Typical pay: $5.15–$6/hour. Dishwashers have a
self-explanatory job title. They work in the kitchen to clean whatever tableware is used in the restaurant. Almost all restaurants today use dishwashing machinery rather than hand labor, but these jobs can still be tedious because of the repetitive nature of the work, as well as uncomfortable because of the steam and high temperatures used in the cleaning process. Dishwashers are removed from the public eye, though, so jobs in this field are good for those who like to work privately.
Communication skills are not critical, so even those with limited English skills are often hired for these positions. Typical pay: $5.15–$6/hour. Hosts and hostesses work in restaurant settings to take reservations, greet customers, and seat them for meals. They must make sure to distribute customers evenly so servers have manageable workloads and equal access to tips. A friendly personality is important, as customers who are kept waiting for a table at busy times can lose patience.
Hosts and hostesses rarely receive tips. Typical pay: $5.15–$7/hour. Prep cooks work in resort or hotel kitchens to help the more experienced cooks and chefs prepare meals. This mostly involves chopping vegetables and other foods, and generally ensuring that there is a sufficient supply of ingredients and condiments. These are excellent jobs for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the culinary arts, as they afford a first-hand look at the daily functions and operations of top
restaurants around the world. Typical pay: $5.15–$8/hour. Waiters and waitresses really need no complicated explanation of their duties. Everyone knows what they do, but not everyone has the temperament or ability to successfully juggle several tables full of people at once—taking orders, serving food, and ensuring that diners are satisfied. The level of formality involved varies from casual snack bar-style service to tuxedo-clad gentility, depending on the restaurant. In Europe,
waiting tables at fine restaurants is considered a career job, and even in North America many people support families on waitstaff wages, most of which is derived from tips. Uniforms are nearly always required. Typical pay: $5.15/hour plus tips. Front Desk Jobs >>> | 
