Up to $27/hr · J-1 Intern or Trainee at Riviera Dining Group, Miami

Train at Riviera Dining Group in Miami on a paid J-1 Internship or Trainee program - placed and supported by Global Career Bridge (GCB), with J-1 visa sponsorship through our official U.S. Department of State-designated J-1 Visa Sponsor partner.

This placement is open to EU-based hospitality and culinary candidates - students and recent graduates on the J-1 Internship track, or experienced professionals on the J-1 Trainee track.

OPEN POSITIONS AND PAY

Culinary & Pastry - $21-$27/hr (paid by host employer)

- Culinary Intern

- Pastry Intern

- Sous Chef Trainee

- Pastry Chef Trainee

Front-of-House Reservations & Guest Experience - $26/hr (paid by host employer)

- Reservations & Guest Experience (Intern or Trainee track)

Food & Beverage Service - F&B tips with $19.50/hr guaranteed if tips are insufficient

- Food and Beverage Intern

- Banquet and Events Intern

- Food and Beverage Trainee

WHAT YOU GET

- Paid placement at a Riviera Dining Group property in Miami, paid directly by the host employer at the rate stated for your role

- 12 months of structured J-1 training with a DS-7002 training plan, supervisor evaluations and progressive responsibility

- J-1 visa sponsorship (DS-2019) through GCB's official U.S. Department of State-designated J-1 Visa Sponsor partner

- Mandatory J-1 health insurance for the full program

- 24/7 in-country participant support from GCB

- Cultural exchange in Miami - 80°F year-round, beach, Cuban food, nightlife, alongside colleagues from 50+ countries

HOW PLACEMENT WORKS (6 STAGES)

1. Apply - submit CV, motivation and program preference at gcbeurope.com/riviera-dining-group

2. Pre-screen - GCB recruiter reviews eligibility, English level, role fit (≈15 min video)

3. Matching - GCB matches you with the vetted Riviera Dining Group host

4. Host interview - typically a single video interview with the host

5. Documents - GCB and the sponsor prepare your DS-7002 training plan and DS-2019, you pay the SEVIS I-901 fee and book your J-1 visa interview

6. Visa & arrival - on visa approval, travel to Miami and start the program with full GCB support

WHO HANDLES WHAT

- Global Career Bridge - recruitment, host matching, visa interview prep, 24/7 participant support

- J-1 Sponsor partner (U.S. Department of State-designated) - DS-2019 issuance, program compliance, mandatory insurance, regulatory reporting

ABOUT GLOBAL CAREER BRIDGE

GCB is a Miami-based J-1 placement agency - 25+ years in cultural exchange, 200+ vetted host employers across South Florida, 50+ nationalities placed.

HOW TO APPLY

Go to gcbeurope.com/riviera-dining-group and submit your application. A GCB recruiter will respond within 2 business days.

EU candidates only - open to candidates based in the European Union, EEA, Switzerland or the United Kingdom.

You must meet ONE of the following paths:

J-1 INTERNSHIP

- Currently enrolled full-time at a recognised post-secondary institution outside the U.S., OR

- Graduated from a recognised post-secondary institution outside the U.S. within the past 12 months

J-1 TRAINEE - Path A

- Post-secondary degree or professional certificate from outside the U.S., plus at least 1 year of related work experience in hospitality, F&B, culinary, restaurant operations or guest experience

J-1 TRAINEE - Path B

- At least 5 years of full-time work experience in hospitality / restaurant operations / F&B / guest experience, without a degree

Plus, for everyone:

- Non-U.S. passport, from an EU / EEA / Swiss / UK country

- English proficiency suitable for the role

- Hospitality, hotel management, culinary or restaurant operations background

- Available for a placement starting August / Sept / Oct / Nov 2026 - apply 3-6 months ahead

Program cost & what's included

The program runs in two phases, and you only ever commit to the larger cost after you've accepted a host offer.

Phase 1, to start and get matched: $19. You can begin for $19 (billed monthly, capped at $199 total), or pay $199 once, and if you choose the one-time $199 payment it's fully refunded if we don't place you within 3 months. This covers your video consultation, written eligibility assessment, and profile preparation. Once you finalize your profile in our portal, the matching begins: we add you to our open candidates list, which is shared with host companies in our network so they can review your profile and invite you to interview. If there's a particular host employer you're interested in, we start with them first. When a host interviews you, accepts you, and you're happy to sign the job offer, that's the point we move into Phase 2.

Phase 2, only after you accept a host offer: the program fee. This covers the J-1 sponsor work: your DS-2019, the DS-7002 training plan, mandatory J-1 health insurance for the full program, compliance, and 24/7 in-country support. For a 12-month Internship placement the program fee is $3,500, with a few ways to handle it:

• Self-Sponsored: pay it directly, $3,500 for 12 months.
• Financed Plan: $500 deposit plus $350/month over 12 months.

Government and travel costs you pay directly (standard for any J-1): SEVIS fee $220, U.S. visa (MRV) fee $185, and airfare.

You see every number in writing before you commit to anything, and you're never required to accept an offer.