Server Assistant at C&J's Family Restaurant – Howard City, Michigan
Join the friendly team at C&J's Family Restaurant, a beloved local diner in Howard City, Michigan, known for its warm community atmosphere and classic American comfort food. As a Server Assistant, you'll be at the heart of the dining experience — greeting guests, running food, supporting servers, and keeping the restaurant running smoothly during busy shifts.
This is a fantastic Work & Travel USA opportunity for students who want to gain real hospitality experience in the USA, improve their English, and enjoy an authentic small-town American summer. The employer is welcoming, provides paid training, and even arranges housing right next door!
- 💰 $13.73/hour — estimated ~$550/week before tax
- ⏰ 32–40 hours/week; overtime paid after 40 hours
- 📅 Shifts: 8am–2pm or 4pm–9pm, any day of the week
- 🏨 Guaranteed housing at the adjacent Tour Inn motel — $300/week, $100 refundable deposit
- 🚶 Under 15-minute walk to work — right next door!
- ✈️ Free airport pickup arranged by the employer from Grand Rapids (GRR)
- 🍔 Meals available — cost deducted from paycheck
- 🎬 Fun perks: summer employee BBQ and Sunday outdoor movie nights on the restaurant's acres of land
- 🛍️ Walking distance to food markets, shops, bank, fitness center, library, and more
- 📋 No prior experience needed — 2 days of paid training provided
- 👥 Second job likely available for extra earnings
Whether you're greeting guests at the door, delivering plates, or restocking stations, every shift at C&J's is a chance to build real-world skills and make memories in a community that genuinely welcomes you.
