About the Role
Food and beverage roles can include hosting, bussing, serving, dishwashing, food preparation, barista work, and more. These positions support the flow of a dining operation by taking orders, preparing drinks or meals, keeping work areas clean, and assisting guests. It’s a great choice for students who enjoy fast-paced environments, teamwork, and daily interaction with people from many backgrounds.
Highlights
- Opportunities in restaurants, cafés, resorts, and dining establishments
- Social, team-oriented work environment
- Build customer-service and communication skills
- Learn practical food-handling and hospitality skills
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing, serving, or delivering food and beverages
- Greet guests, take orders, or help maintain dining areas
- Support kitchen or service staff with daily tasks
- Ensure cleanliness inclduing compliance with health and saftey regulations
Key Program Information
Work in the USA for up to 4-months
Spend your summer vacation working and traveling in America!
Job placement assistance
Paid positions matched with your skills and interests
Medical Insurance
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for the duration of the program.
Housing and travel assistance
Assistance with housing and travel arrangements
J-1 Visa sponsorship & processing
Process J-1 visa paperwork and DS-2019 form
30 Days for Travel
Up to 30 days of travel is included on your visa after completing your program
We'll help take care of the paperwork
Management of visa and administrative details
Support every step of the way
Ongoing support and 24-hour emergency line
Currently enrolled in a university or four-year college
Between 18 and 28 years of age
Proficient in spoken English
Committed to fulfilling job duties for the duration of the program.
Have at least $1000 USD available to support yourself for the first month of the program.
Apply for program
Contact an IWT partner for program information and a screening interview. After the interview, the partner will show you complete descriptions of available jobs that meet your needs and qualifications.
Match with a company
You select a job and complete your paperwork. Your IWT partner will schedule another interview with you to ensure you meet the particular requirements for your job. We collect all documents and fees for submission.
Prepare for your adventure
We provide you with support and pre-departure orientation before you leave for the USA.
We're here to help!
We create amazing work and travel experiences
An adventure you will cherish for a lifetime while working and exploring American culture.
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