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Old Westbury Country Club

Description of the Property:
Our exclusive country club will impress both you and your guests, with its picturesque landscape, breathtaking photo opportunities and panoramic views of the championship golf courses. With multiple banquet spaces available, accommodating parties of 20-500 guests, this is the ideal location for wedding receptions, bar/bat mitzvahs, bridal & baby showers, luncheons and other private events.

Description of the Location:
Old Westbury is a suburb of New York City with a population of 4,711. Old Westbury is in Nassau County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Old Westbury offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Old Westbury there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Old Westbury Gardens has been recognized as one of the three best public gardens in the world.

Description of the Training:
Gain invaluable skills and knowledge in the Food and Beverage department of a world-leading luxury hotel/resort through a J-1 program at Old Westbury Country Club. During your program, you will receive training and mentorship from industry leaders in the F&B field as you rotate through different outlets on the property. This rotational program is designed to give you exposure to the international hospitality industry and give you the experience to excel in your career when you return to your home country.

Description of the Position:
Train in all areas of Food & Beverage Department, including, but not limited to, Front of House Operations, Banquet Operations, Supervisory Development:
• Learn to ensure high quality and consistency of service as per Hotel’s standards;
• Welcome guests and colleagues in a polite and friendly manner;
• Train with professionals across multiple outlets to perform tasks as needed;
• Ensure compliance of all Hotel's standards;
• Learn to strive to achieve departmental targets;
• Ensure cleanliness of work areas;
• During training, ensure to be in compliance with all Hotel's health and safety policies;
• Perform all other reasonable duties as needed.

• Conversational English required;
• Must be a current student of a Hospitality or Tourism post-secondary academic institution;
• Or recent graduate (less than 12 months ago) of a Hospitality or Tourism post-secondary academic institution;
• Or a graduate of a Hospitality or Tourism post-secondary academic institution (more than 12 months ago,) with 12 months of verifiable related work experience;
• Or must have 5 years of verifiable related work experience.

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions;
• Positive attitude;
• Good communication skills;
• Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service;
• A polished and professional appearance and compliance with Hotel grooming standards;
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations;
• Ability to work calmly while meeting deadlines.