J-1 Culinary program with Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

About the role

Perched in the heart of the Steel City, the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center offers a sophisticated urban retreat. Guests are welcomed into sleek, modern spaces that blend comfort with contemporary style. Conveniently situated near vibrant downtown attractions and cultural landmarks, this hotel serves as an ideal haven for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure. Reviewers frequently highlight the attentive service, elegant ambiance, and prime location, making every stay truly memorable.

For the culture seeker, budding historian, sports enthusiast and urban adventurer, there’s no place quite like Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It’s one of the most historic and culture-rich cities in the USA with its foundation dating back to the mid-1700s. Pittsburgh is a destination that posts impressive numbers, too: 90 distinct neighborhoods, 40 craft breweries, 29 world-class colleges and universities, a 14-block Cultural District, nine James Beard semifinalist chefs in 2018 alone, four Carnegie Museums and four professional sports teams. To top it all off, Pittsburgh boasts one of the most Instagram-worthy skylines in the country.

Responsibilities

• Step into the kitchen of a world-leading luxury hotel/resort and learn from the best chefs in the American hospitality industry at the Marriott Hotels & Resorts.
• Rotate to different stations, acquiring the skills and techniques necessary to take the culinary world by storm.
• Gain exposure to the international hospitality industry through this rotational program.
• Obtain the experience needed to excel in your career when you return to your home country.

Qualifications

• Be a current student of a Hospitality or Culinary post-secondary academic institution.
• Be a recent graduate (less than 12 months ago) of a Hospitality or Culinary post-secondary academic institution.
• Be 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 have 5 years of verifiable related work experience.

Benefits

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.