Paid Internship & Trainee in South Florida - Miami, Ft Lauderdale & Palm Beach ($16–$22/hr)

Train in the USA with Global Career Bridge — paid hospitality internship and trainee opportunities in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.

Global Career Bridge (GCB) connects European hospitality and culinary students, graduates, and young professionals with paid internships and traineeships at top U.S. hotels, resorts, and restaurants in beautiful South Florida. We work with accredited J-1 Visa Sponsors and trusted employers to provide structured training, full visa support, and ongoing guidance throughout your program.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Depending on your assigned host property and role, your responsibilities may include:

• Front Office: greeting and checking in guests, handling reservations, providing concierge information, and creating memorable arrival experiences.

• Food & Beverage Service: working in restaurants, bars, room service, banquets, or pool/beach service in upscale resort settings.

• Guest Services: supporting guests across all touchpoints, anticipating needs, and delivering 5-star service consistent with the property's brand standards.

WHERE YOU'LL TRAIN

Miami · Miami Beach · Fort Lauderdale · Boca Raton · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach. Top hotels, resorts, and restaurants across South Florida — including beachfront resorts, urban luxury hotels, and boutique properties.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Paid program: $16–$25 per hour (depending on role, location, and experience)

• Full J-1 Visa support through accredited sponsors

• Pre-arrival guidance and onboarding

• Structured training plan with clear learning outcomes

• Ongoing mentorship throughout your program

• Access to GCB's network of trusted U.S. employers

• Cultural exchange experience in iconic U.S. destinations

DURATION

Up to 12 months (program length tailored to your background and host property requirements).

IDEAL CANDIDATES

• EU passport holders or eligible to obtain a J-1 Visa

• Hospitality, culinary, or business school students, graduates, or young professionals

• Working English (additional languages a plus)

• Customer-focused, motivated, and ready to grow in a dynamic international environment

ABOUT GLOBAL CAREER BRIDGE

We've placed 30,000+ international talents in U.S. hospitality careers across 25+ years of cultural exchange. European talent. Local impact.

• Eligible for J-1 Visa (EU passport holders or other eligible nationalities)

• Hospitality / culinary / business school student, recent graduate, or young professional

• Working level English (additional languages are a plus)

• Customer-focused with a positive, can-do attitude

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Willing to relocate to South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Palm Beach) for the duration of the program

• Available to start within the next few months

• Hospitality experience preferred but not always required — motivation and the right attitude matter most