J-1 Culinary program with The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort

Description of the Host Property:
Step off the beaten path and discover an escape where moments of exhilaration and ease are in harmonious balance. The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort, is your sophisticated home base for one of the country’s most storied year-round mountain destinations, where each day and night is deeply attuned to the rhythms of Sun Valley and the stars above. The Observatory Sun Valley brings the celestial tapestry of the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve and the legendary slopes of Bald and Dollar Mountain within reach, placing guests in the heart of a four-season natural playground.

Description of the Training:
Step into the kitchen of a world-leading luxury hotel/resort and learn from the best chefs in the American hospitality industry at the Viceroy Hotels & Resorts. Through this J-1 Hospitality internship or traineeship program, you will rotate to different stations, acquiring the skills and techniques necessary to take the culinary world by storm. This rotational program is designed to give you exposure to the international hospitality industry and give you the experience needed to excel in your career when you return to your home country.

ITN & 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:
Ketchum, Idaho, is a mountain town nestled in the Wood River Valley, framed by the Sawtooth Mountains and the legacy of Sun Valley’s alpine charm. The town blends rugged outdoor adventure with refined culture, where hikers, skiers, and artists share the same vibrant streets lined with galleries, cafés, and historic lodges. In every season, golden light, crisp air, and quiet wilderness trails create a sense of timeless beauty that lingers long after leaving this high mountain retreat in Ketchum today.

• Must be a current student of a Hospitality or Culinary post-secondary academic institution. 

• Or recent graduate (less than 12 months ago) of a Hospitality or Culinary post-secondary academic institution. 

• Or a graduate of a Hospitality or Culinary 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.