Spirit of Ethan Allen

Server
Burlington, VT
Company Biography
The Spirit of Ethan Allen is a 360-passenger luxury cruise ship and restaurant that journeys around scenic Lake Champlain in Burlington,
Vermont. Burlington is a fun college town that is quickly becoming one of the best cities in America to live, offering city conveniences and
outdoor activities. The Spirit of Ethan Allen holds themed cruises, wedding receptions and dinner parties throughout the summer giving
employees the unique experience of working on a lake.Employer provides excursions to local attractions as well as organized group activities.
In addition over the course of the season if a student's name is mentioned in a customer survey for making their cruise exceptional then the
student's name gets added in to a drawing. The more times guests mention students the better your chances are to win. Past winners have
received a trip to New York City that includes dinner, a hotel and transportation!

Work and Pay Details

Position title:

Server

Hourly wage: $5.00

Tips? Yes

Description of position:

Serve lunch, deli, and clean the interior of the boat from 7am to 6pm. Assist wait staff from 6pm to close as
food runner. Length of shifts and start times will vary

Specific qualifications required:

Advanced english, and a strong work ethic are required. Ability to work 10-14 hour shifts on your feet with a
smile required

Estimated weekly wage (incl. tips):

Conditions of bonus:

$350.00

Bonus: $0.50

Bonus is $0.50 per hour worked. Must be avalible for work 120 days.

Average hours for last year's students?

40 Hours

Maximum weekly hours allowed:

80 Hours

Minimum average number of hours?

30 Hours

Possibility of getting more than average hours:

Good

Students get the most hours in:

July - September

Students get the least hours in:

May, June

How often are students paid?

Every Two Weeks

Do you pay overtime?

No

If yes, after how many hours per week do you pay overtime?

Does your company only operate weekends before or after specific dates?

40 Hours

No

If yes, what are the dates?

Position location:

1 College Street Burlington VT 05401

Other Job Details

Minimum english level:

(6) Advanced

Description of working conditions:

Standing 80%, carrying trays of food and dishs up and down stairs. Waiting on customers and taking
orders in a restaurant environment while providing excellent customer service.

Will job duties be different at the beginning of the season?

If yes, provide details of specific job duties:

Yes

There is more cleaning and manual labor involved at the start and end of the season.

Uniform and Grooming Requirements

Are students required to wear a uniform?

Yes

If yes, what is the cost of the uniform?

$75.00

Are uniform laundry services available?

Yes

If yes, what is the cost of the laundry service?

$0.00

Do students need to purchase specific clothing or footwear?

Details of purchasing required clothing or footwear:

Yes

Kitchen staff: we provide your uniforms. All Wait staff, Server assistants, Bartenders,
and Supervisors will be required to buy 3 shirts from the spirit store cost $75.00. Also
You will have to buy or bring black pants (no jeans, cords, or spandex) Black shoes
Black socks, and a Black belt. We will give you your tie apron and name tag as well
as the 3 shirts you buy from us when you arrive.

Do you have company grooming requirements?

Yes

Details of company grooming requirements?

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Other Company Details

Company hires couples?

Yes

Company hires groups of up to 4?

Yes

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Other Company Details

Drug test required?

No

Do students complete an additional application upon arrival?

Does your company issue completion certificates?

No

No

If requested, will you evaluate the student's performance?

Yes

Any additional company details?

Training Information
Is job training required?

Yes

Length of training:

continuous on the job training

Are students paid during training?

Yes

Hourly pay rate during training:

$5.00

How many hours per week are students likely to receive during training period?

40

Any other details?

Worksite Location
Worksite location:

1 College Street Burlington VT 05401

Nearest major city:

Burlington

Worksite setting:

Resort/Ocean/Lake

Nearest major airport:

Logan (Boston) or JFK (New York)

Distance to nearest major airport:

200-300 miles

Additional worksite setting details:

Standard Arrival Information

Are students required to arrive or depart on specific dates?

No

Details of required arrival or departure dates:

Mode of transportation:

Public Transportation

Students must arrive between these hours:

7am-7pm

Cost: $50.00
Other details:
Before you arrive, contact Matt and tell him what time you will be in Burlington. He will tell you where your housing is and how to get there. You
should have $20.00 for a cab. To get to Burlington from the airport, take MEGABUS (megabus.com) to Burlington, VT from either Boston or
NYC.

After Hours Arrival Information

General information:

Students arriving after suggested hours should stay at an airport hotel and travel the following day

Name of accommodation:
Cost per night:

Inquire at airport kiosk

Accommodation address:

varies

$150.00

Best way to travel from airport to overnight accommodation:

Airport hotels have free shuttles.

Social Security
Are students required to apply for a social security card prior to arriving at worksite?

No

Will the company assist students with their social security application?

Yes

Assistance detail:

Students will be given time to go to the Social Security office on their own during their 1st week of work.

Where is the nearest social security office?

Burlington

Distance: 5-10 minute walk

How will students be paid until their social security card arrives?

direct deposit into bank account

Housing Details
Is housing provided?

Yes

If not, will you assist students in finding housing?

Are there affordable housing options in the area?

Housing options in the area:

N/A

Local housing resources:

N/A

Housing address:

N/A

348 Flynn Avenue Burlington VT 05401

Is the student required to sign a separate housing contract?

Type of housing provided:
Housing details:

N/A

Apartment

Yes
Number of students to a room:

2-3

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Do you offer co-ed housing?

No

Cost of housing - per week:

101.50

Are housing costs deducted from paycheck?

Includes utilities?

Yes

Yes

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Housing Details
Is a housing deposit required?

Yes

Amount of housing deposit:

Instructions for payment of housing deposit:

$50.00

A $50.00 housing fee must be paid by July 7th. This fee goes to the set up and cleaning of
your apartment.

Housing deposit due date:

Is deposit refundable?

No

Conditions of deposit refund:

How will deposit be refunded?
Are students required to live in provided housing upon arrival?

Yes

During their work stay, can students find alternate housing?

No

If yes, is there a penalty?

Yes

Transportation to/from Worksite

Method of transportation to worksite:
Distance to worksite:

Walking distance

.5 - 2 Miles

Is worksite within walking distance of housing?

Cost of public transportation to worksite:

Yes

Not specified

Details of public transportation to worksite:

Cost of transportation to worksite provided by employer:

Not specified

Details of transportation to worksite arranged by employer:

Cost of arranging own transportation to worksite:

$100.00

Details of arranging own transportion to worksite:

Students can buy a bike if they want for about $100.00

Housing Amenities
Available public transportation:

Bus, Interstate Bus, Train

Access to public transportation?

In town access
On Site Housing Amenities

Laundry:

No

Linens:

Yes

Private bath:

No

Refrigerator:

Yes

Microwave:

No

Air conditioning:

No

TV:

Yes

Telephone:

No

Security guard:

No

Computer/Internet Access:

Yes

Utensils:

Yes

Gym:

No

Individual Beds:

Yes
Nearby Amenities

Supermarket:

Walking Distance

Restaurants:

Walking Distance

Shopping mall:

Walking Distance

Fitness center:

Walking Distance

Post office:

Walking Distance

Laundry:

Walking Distance

Bank:

Walking Distance

Internet cafe:

Walking Distance

Movie theater:

Walking Distance

Library:

Walking Distance

Additional amenities:

cleaning supplies included.

Meal Information
Are meals included in rent cost?

No

If not, meal plan cost per day:

$2.00

Is the purchase of a meal plan mandatory?

Meals covered:

Lunch, Dinner

Yes

Cultural Opportunities
Types of cultural opportunities provided
Organized Holiday Event(s):

No

Organized Trip(s) to Major Attraction(s):

No

Organized Potluck(s) or Dinner(s):

No

Organized Trip(s) to Major City:

No

Organized Karaoke Night(s):

No

Information about Events:

Yes

Organized Movie Night(s):

No

Information about Local Resources:

Yes

Organized Sporting Event(s):

No

Information about Attractions/Sites:

Yes

Organized Staff Exchange Event(s) - Other:

No

Information about Local Community:

Yes

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Cultural Opportunities
Organized Trip(s) to Nearby Attraction(s):
If Other, please
describe:

Yes

Other:

No

N/A

Additional details about cultural offerings:

Burlington is a great place to spend your summer. We have tons of outdoor activites like
swimming, climbing, hiking and biking. There are also tons of event throughout the year such as
festivals, concerts, and competitions. Students are encouraged to take part in as many cultural
activities as possible!

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