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Roles, pay & dates

Eight roles, from $9.00 to $16.00 per hour. Minimum English level: Advanced. Role titles, pay rates and dates as provided by the host.

Banquet

Banquet Server2 positions

$16.00 / hour + tips

Set up the banquet room, serve food and drinks, and carry trays of up to 40 lb.

Average hours: 32 - 40 / week
Tips: Yes
Uniform: Black pants & non-slip shoes (you). Uniform cost $125, deducted from pay.

Banquet

Banquet Steward2 positions

$14.00 / hour + tips

Transport and sort soiled dishes and linens, and set up and take down banquet room furnishings.

Average hours: 32 - 40 / week
Tips: Yes
Uniform: Black pants & non-slip shoes (you). Uniform cost $125, deducted from pay.

Restaurant

Outlet Busser2 positions

$10.00 / hour + tips

Set up and clear tables, stock all service stations and assist food servers with table service.

Average hours: 32 - 40 / week
Tips: Yes
Uniform: Two shirts (host). Black pants & non-slip shoes (you).

Kitchen

Line Cook2 positions

$16.00 / hour

Maintain, set up and produce food at the line station. Experience preferred.

Average hours: 32 - 40 / week
Tips: None listed
Uniform: Two shirts (host). Black pants & non-slip shoes (you).

Restaurant

Pizzeria Attendant2 positions

$14.00 / hour + tips

Make and take pizza orders accurately, and push, pull and carry up to 40 lb.

Average hours: 32 - 40 / week
Tips: Yes
Uniform: Two shirts (host). Black pants & non-slip shoes (you).

Restaurant

Splash Grill Attendant2 positions

$14.00 / hour + tips

Responsible for food production, set-up and cleaning.

Average hours: 32 - 40 / week
Tips: Yes
Uniform: Two shirts (host). Black pants & non-slip shoes (you).

Restaurant

Outlet Server2 positions

$9.00 / hour + tips

Take orders, serve food and beverages, and carry trays of up to 30 lb.

Average hours: 32 - 40 / week
Tips: Yes
Uniform: Two shirts (host). Black pants & non-slip shoes (you).

Kitchen

Utility / Dishwasher2 positions

$13.00 / hour

Clean utensils, serving vessels and serviceware for the restaurants and the banquet department.

Average hours: 32 - 40 / week
Tips: None listed
Uniform: Two shirts (host). Black pants & non-slip shoes (you).

Highlights

Housing in Foley

International Residence Hall, in a populated area with easy access to shopping and activities.

Employee meals at work

Employee meals are available at the resort. At home, cook in the large shared kitchen.

Common area & laundry

A common area for hanging out and unlimited laundry (one-time laundry fee $75).

Gym & beach

Access to the gym and the beach.

Transportation to work

A transportation service from the housing to the resort, $50 per week. About 23 minutes.

Second job possible

Second job opportunities are available, and the Foley location makes them easier to reach.

International Residence Hall in Foley

Please consider this carefully. Housing and transportation are not on site. You live in Foley, about 23 minutes from the resort, and use the transportation service to work ($50 per week). Rooms are shared by 4 people, and $610 is due when you arrive at the housing.

Your housing is the International Residence Hall in Foley, Alabama. Foley is a much more populated area than the resort, with easier access to shopping, second jobs and activities. The resort is 15.5 miles (25 km) away, about 23 minutes, and a transportation service takes you to work for $50 per week.

Each room is for 4 people, with bunk beds, a large personal wardrobe, a private bathroom and shower room, a microwave and a fridge. There is a large shared kitchen and dining room for cooking your own meals (employee meals are also available at work), a common area for hanging out, watching sports and playing games, and unlimited use of the laundry machines.

The building is safe: 24/7 live video monitoring and RFID access to the facility and the rooms.

Due upon arrival ($610): security deposit $200, one-time admin fee $125, one-time laundry fee $75, first week of rent $160 and first week of transportation $50. After that you pay rent of $160 and transportation of $50 every week.

Housing flyer (PDF)

Rent$160 / weekTransportation: $50 / week.

Due upon arrival$610Includes the $200 security deposit.

4 people per roomPrivate bathroom and shower

Transportation to work$50 / week, about 23 min

Shared kitchenCook your own meals

Safe building24/7 video, RFID access

About Orange Beach

Orange Beach is a small city on Alabama’s Gulf Coast and a great family beach vacation spot. It offers scenic nature hiking, biking, kayaking, restaurants, shops and museums, water sports, dolphin-sighting cruises, championship golf courses and fishing charters.

City of Orange Beach Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Alabama

Gulf Coast

Beach, water sports, fishing charters.

Outdoors

Hiking, biking and kayaking.

Foley

Your housing, close to shopping and activities.

Weather

75–90 °F (24–32 °C).

Plan your arrival

Fly to Pensacola (PNS)

Pensacola International Airport in Florida is the closest main airport. Your housing in Foley is about 35 miles (56 km) away, roughly a 45–60 minute drive.

Uber, Lyft or taxi from PNS

Uber and Lyft work at the airport and cost roughly $60–$80 per car to Foley. A taxi is about $85–$110. For 2–3 students, share one ride and split the price.

Fly to Mobile (BFM)

Mobile International Airport in Alabama is the alternative. Your housing in Foley is about 37 miles (60 km) away, roughly a 45–50 minute drive.

Uber, Lyft or taxi from Mobile

Uber and Lyft pick up at the airport and cost roughly $70–$90 per car. A taxi is about $100–$130. A shared ride for 2–3 students is the best deal. There is no direct bus.

Perdido Beach Resort, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561 · View larger map

Requirements & first days

Advanced English for interacting with customers.

A positive, friendly attitude.

Grooming: you must be presentable and clean.

Uniform: two shirts are provided. You bring black pants and non-slip shoes. Banquet Server and Banquet Steward: uniform cost $125, deducted from your pay.

Some roles involve carrying trays of 30–40 lb.

Daily transportation: housing is in Foley, 15.5 miles (25 km) from the resort. The transportation service to work costs $50 per week, about 23 minutes each way.

Bring enough money for arrival: $610 is due when you check into the housing (deposit, fees, first week of rent and transportation).

About seven days after you check into the program you apply for a Social Security card. You can start working before you receive it.