USA Food & Beverage J-1 Internship – South Florida | October 2026 | Housing Provided

Paid Food & Beverage J-1 Intern/Trainee-ship | $18/hour | Housing Provided

Training 4 Hospitality is recruiting motivated hospitality students, recent hospitality graduates and experienced Food & Beverage professionals for a 12-month paid Food & Beverage J-1 Internship/Trainee opportunity with a private beachfront club in South Florida.

🌴 October 2026 start

💰 $18/hour – paid weekly

🏠 Staff housing approximately $165/week

🚗 Complimentary transportation between housing and the club

🍽 Complimentary meals during scheduled work shifts

👕 Uniforms provided

You'll gain hands-on Food & Beverage experience in a professional private club environment while living and working in South Florida.

The training is focused on Front of House Food & Beverage operations, with experience that may include:

• Restaurant and dining room service

• Poolside and beach service

• Member and guest interaction

• Food running and service support

• Banquets and club events

• Professional hospitality and service standards

This is a non-tipping private club environment, giving participants valuable experience in professional member service and Food & Beverage operations.

Staff accommodation is arranged for participants at approximately $165 per week, plus a $5 weekly security deposit.

The accommodation is provided in furnished 2-bedroom / 2-bath apartments, with two participants sharing each bedroom.

Apartments include:

• Standard furniture

• Bed and bath linens

• Kitchen essentials

• Basic cleaning essentials

• Wi-Fi

• TV

Apartments are separated by gender.

We've arranged a special payment structure for this October 2026 opportunity to reduce the amount candidates need to provide before travelling to the USA.

Total Training 4 Hospitality programme fee: $3,745

The payment structure is:

$400 – Registration Fee

Payable when you register for the programme.

$1,545 – Programme Fee

Payable if you are selected by the Host Company.

$1,800 – Host Company Advance

The Host Company advances $1,800 towards the participant's programme fee. This amount is subsequently repaid by the participant during the programme under the agreed repayment arrangement with the Host Company.

This means the candidate's initial payments to T4H total $1,945, while the Host Company advances the remaining $1,800.

This opportunity forms part of a structured U.S. J-1 Internship/Trainee programme managed by Training 4 Hospitality and our U.S. sponsorship partners.

T4H supports candidates through:

• Candidate screening

• Host employer interview

• J-1 sponsorship coordination

• Visa preparation

• Pre-departure support

• Ongoing programme support

Candidates should not contact the Host Company directly. All applications must be made through Training 4 Hospitality.

This is a paid J-1 cultural exchange intern/Trainee-ship programme, not a standard U.S. job placement.

Candidates must meet the applicable eligibility requirements for the U.S. J-1 Intern or Trainee category

Additional costs include applicable SEVIS and U.S. visa fees, flights and personal expenses.

Full programme information and the applicable Training 4 Hospitality Terms & Conditions are provided before candidates make a commitment to proceed.

Limited October 2026 positions available.

We are looking for motivated hospitality students, recent graduates and experienced Food & Beverage professionals who are serious about developing their international hospitality careers.

Candidates should meet one of the following backgrounds:

Currently studying:

Currently studying Hospitality, Hotel Management, Tourism, Food & Beverage or a related programme at university or another recognised higher-education institution, with previous Food & Beverage internship or work experience.

Recent graduate:

Graduated from a relevant Hospitality, Hotel Management, Tourism or Food & Beverage programme and currently working in a Food & Beverage role.

Experienced professional:

At least 5 years of full-time professional Food & Beverage experience, which may qualify the candidate for the J-1 Trainee category even without a hospitality degree.

Additional requirements:

• Good English communication skills

• Professional attitude and strong customer-service focus

• Good teamwork and communication skills

• Adaptability and willingness to learn

• Genuine interest in developing a career in Food & Beverage

• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment

• Must be available to move forward promptly with the U.S. J-1 programme process if selected, including required interviews, documentation and programme payments

• Must meet the applicable U.S. J-1 Intern or Trainee eligibility requirements