Seasonal Restaurant, Dinner Staff - Avalon, NJ

** THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION, MAY - SEPT ** · We are hiring for our Restaurant Hospitality Team; Host, Food Runners, Bussers, and Backservers · Be a part of a creative and ambitious, family-run farm-to-table restaurant Summer Salt is located on the beach in Avalon, New Jersey. ...

Job description

** THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION, MAY - SEPT **

We are hiring for our Restaurant Hospitality Team; Host, Food Runners, Bussers, and Backservers

Be a part of a creative and ambitious, family-run farm-to-table restaurant Summer Salt is located on the beach in Avalon, New Jersey. We are open seasonally from mid-May to mid-September. Please note, this is a SEASONAL POSITION only.

Summer Salt is a BYOB farm-to-table dinner restaurant. We are reservation-only and serve a four-course tasting menu designed to showcase Cape May County land and sea. We are technically "fine dining" but our ambiance and service-style is friendly, not stuffy. We are refined, but not pretentious. Ingredients are sourced daily from farms and fishers; and our guests are welcomed warmly like friends and family.

A typical shift is 4:30pm-9:30pm. On somedays you may be asked to start later, between 5:00-6:00. We offer Part-Time positions (2-3 shifts per week) or Full-Time positions (4-6 shifts per week). Time-off is available and we can offer a consistent, reoccurring schedule or a rotating, flexible schedule - whichever you prefer. During peak-times likes MDW and LDW, we may ask for extra shifts and hours.

Pay ranges from $17-$21/hour depending on your skill set, experience and performance.

For Host, Food Runner, and Busser roles - you should have solid organizational and people skills to make sure our guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure. Ultimately, you'll ensure we provide excellent customer service and a pleasant dining experience to our guests. Ideal candidates are energetic, team-oriented, and excited to be part of a collaborative, high-hospitality environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry preferred but not required
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to handle difficult situations professionally

• Must be a self-motivator and motivator of others.

• Must work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.

• Must be able to relate to all levels of guests and management.

• Must be able to consistently delight and satisfy our guests.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $ $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What positions are you interested in: Host, Food Runner, Busser (or a combination?)
• This position is from May September 2026. Are you available for May - September?
• Each shift is 4:30pm-9:30pm. Are you available for this shift?

Work Location: In person