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Gloucester, VA · On-site

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Lewes, DE · On-site

Provide a Tour of our Menus. Highlight features and suggest specific menu items * Do not be "just ... Be a story teller, make suggestions and guide the customer. * Enter orders in our point-of-sale ...

Provide a Tour of our Menus. Highlight features and suggest specific menu items * Do not be "just ... Be a story teller, make suggestions and guide the customer. * Enter orders in our point-of-sale ...

Server

Middletown, DE · On-site

$2.23/hr

Provide a Tour of our Menus. Highlight features and suggest specific menu items * Do not be "just ... Be a story teller, make suggestions and guide the customer. * Enter orders in our point-of-sale ...

Server

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Provide a Tour of our Menus. Highlight features and suggest specific menu items * Do not be "just ... Be a story teller, make suggestions and guide the customer. * Enter orders in our point-of-sale ...

Server

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$2.13/hr

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Bartender

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$2.13/hr

This role is responsible for delivering consistently great drinks, guiding guests through our ... Provide a Tour of our Menus. Highlight features and suggest specific menu items * Do not be "just ...

This role is responsible for delivering consistently great drinks, guiding guests through our ... Provide a Tour of our Menus. Highlight features and suggest specific menu items * Do not be "just ...

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How much do kayaking tour guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for kayaking tour guide in the United States is $18.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a kayaking tour guide?

Kayaking tour guides are professionals who lead groups on kayaking excursions, ensuring safety while sharing knowledge about the local environment, wildlife, and paddling techniques. They are responsible for planning routes, providing equipment, and instructing participants on how to kayak, regardless of their experience level. Guides often work in scenic areas like rivers, lakes, and coastal regions, and play a key role in making outdoor adventures enjoyable and safe for all participants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a kayaking tour guide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Kayaking Tour Guide, you need solid paddling skills, water safety knowledge, and typically certifications such as CPR, First Aid, and sometimes ACA or BCU kayaking instructor credentials. Familiarity with navigation tools, rescue equipment, and local waterway regulations is important for safe and efficient tours. Outstanding communication, leadership, and customer service skills help guides create enjoyable and informative experiences for participants. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure guest safety, foster memorable adventures, and handle emergencies confidently.

What are some common challenges faced by kayaking tour guides during group excursions?

Kayaking Tour Guides often encounter challenges such as managing participants with varying skill levels, adapting to sudden changes in weather, and ensuring group safety on the water. Guides must remain attentive to each guest's comfort and ability while navigating routes and keeping the group together. Effective communication, strong leadership, and quick decision-making are essential to handle unexpected situations and provide a positive, memorable experience for all participants.

What is the difference between Kayaking Tour Guide vs Canoe Guide?

AspectKayaking Tour GuideCanoe Guide
Required CertificationsCPR, First Aid, paddling certificationsCPR, First Aid, paddling certifications
Work EnvironmentRivers, lakes, coastal watersRivers, lakes, calm waters
Industry UsageTour companies, outdoor recreationTour companies, outdoor recreation

Both kayaking tour guides and canoe guides typically hold similar certifications and work in outdoor water environments. The main difference lies in the type of watercraft used—kayaking guides focus on single or double kayaks, while canoe guides work with canoes. Both roles involve leading groups, ensuring safety, and providing outdoor recreation experiences.

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Infographic showing various Kayaking Tour Guide job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,124 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Cafe Retail Sales Associate - HRC Hollywood

Hollywood, FL

$13.75 - $15.75/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Greet guests and assist them with their shopping experience.

  • Answer questions, demonstrate product knowledge, and inform guests of product features and benefits.

  • Make sales transactions using a point-of-sale system, handle cash and other payments, and maintain proper cash drawer balances.


Job description

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This world-renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion on Oct. 24, 2019.  New offerings include 638 upscale guestrooms in the first-ever Guitar Hotel, 168 luxury guestrooms and unique swim-up suites in the adjacent Oasis Tower at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and 465 newly redesigned guestrooms in Hard Rock Hotel for a combined room count of 1,271 throughout the resort. Additional  amenities include the lush, “Bora Bora” style lagoon with private cabanas and butler service; a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon; a 13.5-acre recreational water experience for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding; 19 dining outlets and 20 bars and lounges; an expansive gaming floor with 3,100 slots, 195 table games and a 45-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space including a 38,000 square-foot, carpeted exhibition hall; and a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade. The highly anticipated Hard Rock Live entertainment venue with a 7,000-person capacity, will showcase A-list entertainers, comedy acts, Broadway performances, sporting events and live broadcast productions. The integrated resort is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441), and is 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, call 800-937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly.
Benefits & Perks:
We offer rockin' benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurances, 401K, Paid time off, Annual Bonus Opportunity & much more! Please visit www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits to see our full list of benefits!

Job Description:

With venues in 74 countries, including 183 cafes, 27 hotels and 12 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's most valuable collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise and Hard Rock Live performance venues. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, as well as owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company’s two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Florida, both owned and operated by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. In 2018, Hard Rock International was recognized as a Forbes Magazine Top Employer for Women and Land Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards. For more information on Hard Rock International visit www.hardrock.com.

The Retail Sales Associate (RSA) is the ultimate guide through the guests’ shopping experience. Hard Rock merchandise is a unique part of our business, which requires a special person to create the experience. As an RSA, you will be assuming the role of tour guide, communicator, entertainer, memorabilia curator and musician (at heart).

  • Greeting guests.
  • Answering questions - accurately and politely.
  • Answering the phone.
  • Making proficient sales transactions - using a point-of-sale system.
  • Handling cash and other forms of payment.
  • Maintaining proper cash drawer balances.
  • Directing guests to areas/restrooms.
  • Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
  • Determining guests’ needs - by actively engaging them in 1-on-1 conversations and informing guests of product features & benefits.
  • Suggestive selling - using proven techniques (i.e., related items, higher-quality items, transitional phrases).
  • Maintaining a clean and organized store.
  • Maintaining proper product stock levels – through retail pulls & inventories.
  • Displaying Retail product – through HRC’s visual display standards.
  • Performing opening, closing & side duties – cleaning glass, polishing brass, sweeping & vacuuming the floor, folding product, etc.
  • Assuring the complete satisfaction of each and every guest.
  • Creating memorable experiences.
  • Entertaining guests to create “Raving Fans”.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

SKILLS

  • Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency.
  • Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to move throughout the corporate office and cafes during visits (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
  • Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
  • Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
  • Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion. 
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment. 
  • Ability to travel via auto or airplane for long periods of time.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (“having a plan”).
  • Following all uniform guidelines. 
  • Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards.
  • Recycling products, where possible.
  • Maintaining HRC’s 5 core Values and Mission Statement. 
  • Closing:
  • Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member.  Hard Rock welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),it is the policy of Hard Rock to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact a member of our Human Resources team.
  • Disclaimer 
    While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.