Explore NYC with a F&B J-1 Traineeship Program

Description of the Host Property:
Spacious rooms with large marble bathrooms; impeccable service from a multilingual concierge staff; a well-equipped gym; and a convenient location two blocks from Times Square and close to every major subway in Manhattan; the quiet, 398-room Sofitel is one of the best all-around hotels in Midtown West.

Description of the Position:
Gain invaluable skills and knowledge in the Food and Beverage department of a world-leading luxury hotel/resort through a J-1 hospitality internship or traineeship program at the Sofitel Hotels & Resorts. 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.

ITN and Odyssey' All-Inclusive Program:
Unlike most J-1 Program providers, a regional ITN representative will guide you through a streamlined registration process, thanks to ITN and ODYSSEY’s all-inclusive approach. ITN and ODYSSEY will be on hand to provide you with the very best personalized service from the time that you arrive in the United States until your departure from the United States upon completion of your program.

Description of the Location:
The famous picturesque city of New York, the city is famous for its large population density, and this matter cannot be hidden when the number of residents in it is 8,398,748 people. We can also see this through cinematic films, where they always talk about the traffic congestion on the streets of New York City.

• Conversational English and French 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.