Culinary J-1 Program in Luxury Resort

Description of the host property:
Sofitel Philadelphia is nestled between Philadelphia’s French Quarter and picturesque Rittenhouse Square in Center City, just steps away from Philadelphia’s premier entertainment, restaurant and cultural district – and moments from the financial district, convention center and historical attractions. The hotel’s unique style starts in its breathtaking lobby, and the eclectic elegance continues in rooms and suites infused with warmth and filled with luxurious amenities.

Description of the position:
Step into the kitchen of a world-leading luxury hotel/resort and learn from the best chefs in the American hospitality industry at the Sofitel Philadelphia. Through the 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 and Odyssey' all-inclusive service:
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:
Widely known as Philly, but formerly known as the City of Philadelphia , it is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania . It is also called the City of Brotherly Love '. It holds the following statistics, it is the sixth most populous city in the US , the fifth largest city area by population in the US , the US 's fourth largest consumer media market and ranks 49 th as the most populous city in the world. There are nearly 1.5 million people in the city alone.

•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.