International Intern

GATE • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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About The Position

GATE Hospitality Group’s J-1 Internship Program is a 12-month, hands-on placement for international interns interested in Food & Beverage or Culinary Arts. Interns gain real-world experience in frontline roles within a Forbes-level service environment and learn luxury service standards across the company’s award-winning properties. The program includes rotational job shadowing within F&B outlets or culinary disciplines, on-the-job and self-paced training, and a capstone project presented to the property leadership team. Interns also have opportunities to network with peers and leaders across GATE Hospitality, receive mentorship and constructive coaching, and develop professional skills in operations, leadership, and business acumen. Future visa opportunities may be considered based on performance. Employee housing may be available at select locations, with cost and availability varying. Interns must maintain valid work authorization for the duration of the program. The role involves standing, walking, lifting up to 30 lbs, and performing repetitive tasks. Applications and professional CVs should be submitted through an approved J-1 partner program.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Hospitality, Culinary, or related program.
• Eligible for a J-1 Visa through an approved sponsor.
• Strong passion for Food & Beverage or Culinary Arts.
• Advanced written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 30 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month placement in Food & Beverage or Culinary operations.
• Perform frontline work and gain exposure to luxury service standards.
• Participate in rotational job shadowing within F&B outlets or culinary disciplines.
• Complete a capstone project and present it to the property leadership team.
• Participate in on-the-job and self-paced training.
• Maintain valid work authorization for the duration of the program.

Benefits

• On-the-job and self-paced training, including access to an extensive learning library.
• Mentorship from industry leaders and executive teams.
• Constructive feedback and coaching.
• Opportunities to network with peers and leaders across GATE Hospitality.
• Employee housing may be available at select locations; cost and availability vary.
• Potential consideration for future visa opportunities, based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed