Paid J-1 Hospitality Internship & Trainee in Miami, FL ($15-$25/hr) - EU passport holders

Global Career Bridge

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Paid J-1 Hospitality Internship & Trainee in Miami, FL ($15-$25/hr) - EU passport holders

About the job

Your U.S. hospitality career starts here.

Global Career Bridge places European hospitality, culinary, and business candidates with 4-star and 5-star host employers across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the broader South Florida region. Sponsored by U.S. Department of State J-1 sponsors. We support you end-to-end, from your first call to your arrival in the U.S.

This program is open to EU passport holders only. Visa assistance fee is waived ($0) for EU, UK, Switzerland, Canada, and Australia citizens.

What you get

Paid placement at 4-star or 5-star hotels, resorts, and restaurants. $15-$25 per hour on standard U.S. payroll, paid directly by your host employer.
Two tracks: Internship (current students or grads within 12 months) up to 12 months. Trainee (degree + 1 year work, or 5 years work) 12 to 18 months.
Field matched. Vetted U.S. host employers in Culinary, F&B Service, Rooms Division, Front Office and Guest Relations, Sales & Marketing.
Full sponsor support: DS-7002 training plan, DS-2019, SEVIS, visa interview prep, and arrival logistics.
24/7 on-program support throughout your placement, plus emergency assistance.

Where you might be placed

Miami Beach, Brickell, Wynwood, Coconut Grove, Doral
Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Naples
Year-round warm weather. Bilingual market (English + Spanish) for an easier cultural landing.

Who can apply

EU passport holders only. We are accepting applications from citizens of European Union member states for this cohort.
Most candidates are 21 to 38, with hospitality, culinary, or business background.
Conversational English (B2+ recommended). No formal test. We assess on a 30-minute call.

Pricing at a glance

$199 to apply. Application and program fees are refundable up to DS-2019 issuance.
Four pricing models: Host Company Paid (best value), Payroll Deduction (low upfront, $0 deposit for EU/UK/CH/CA/AU), Self-Sponsored, and Financed Plan.
Plus standard government fees: $185 U.S. visa + $220 SEVIS. Visa assistance fee: $0 for eligible nationalities.

How it works (6 steps)

Discovery call (30 min). Confirm fit and the right track.
Application. CV + $199 application fee. We start matching with hosts.
Host match. Vetted U.S. host employer interviews in your field.
Sponsor approval. DS-7002 training plan and DS-2019 issued by your J-1 sponsor.
Visa & travel. We support your U.S. embassy interview, SEVIS payment, and arrival prep.
On-program support. Check-ins and emergency assistance throughout your placement.

Ready to start

Apply through Hosco and we'll reach out to schedule a 30-minute call. Or book directly: https://calendly.com/bart-ilnicki-globalcareerbridge/30-minute-meeting-gcb-candidates

Apply 3 to 4 months before your target start date. Summer placements fill quickly.

About Global Career Bridge

25+ years of cultural exchange. 30,000+ careers launched. 50+ nationalities placed. Sponsored by U.S. Department of State J-1 sponsors. Visit gcbeurope.com for the full Program Guide.

$15-$25 per hour (paid by U.S. host employer)
Accommodation is not provided directly. We assist with finding affordable shared housing in the Miami / Fort Lauderdale area before arrival.
J-1 visa sponsorship support end-to-end (DS-7002, DS-2019, SEVIS, embassy interview prep). 24/7 on-program support. Cultural exchange and U.S. work experience at 4 and 5 star host employers. Standard U.S. payroll, $15-$25/hour. Visa assistance fee waived for EU passport holders.
Department: F&B kitchen F&B service Reservations Reception Room Division Management

About you

EU passport holders only. Hospitality, culinary, or business background. Conversational English (B2+ recommended). Age 21-38. Eligibility confirmed on a 30-minute video call.

Language required: English.

The company

Global Career Bridge (GCB) connects European hospitality and culinary students, graduates, and young professionals with paid internships, traineeships, and seasonal J-1 programs in top U.S. hotels, resorts, and restaurants. We work with accredited J1 Visa Sponsors and trusted employers to provide structured training, full visa support, and ongoing guidance -so you can build an international career, improve your English, and experience life in iconic U.S. destinations.

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