Frankly, there’s a reason why so many college students turn to the food service industry when it comes to seeking a part- or full-time job. Although campus jobs for students are plentiful, they don’t pay very well and they limit hours (for good reason). However, starving students may need more, and waiting tables often comes with bonuses like a flexible schedule to work with classes, plenty of coworkers to trade shifts with, and of course, tips to supplement an otherwise meager hourly wage. But let’s just be honest here: nobody wants to wait tables. So if you’re looking for some other opportunities that will help to pay tuition and keep you in chips and cola for the duration of your stint on campus, and perhaps even add something useful to your résumé, here are just a few great jobs that you might want to look into.
Barkeep. Okay, so pouring shots and mixing drinks is not much different from waiting tables – with one major exception. The tips are a lot better! You will likely have to go through some type of training course in order to work behind the bar, but you stand to bring in a lot more dough for potentially less work, especially if you get good enough to pick up the weekend shifts. Many a student has paved the way to a brighter future by serving libations to their peers.