Kickstart your J1 career in the USA with a fantastic opportunity at this delightful 4-diamond hotel in Savannah, Georgia! Savannah offers an affordable alternative to big city living, with plenty of options for biking and walking, cost-effective housing compared to city centers, exciting watersports, vibrant festivals, and a wide variety of culinary delights to explore during your stay.
Once you click the apply button, one of our wonderful career consultants will be notified of your interest in this position and will get back to you within two business days. When you qualify for the placement, the next step will be an introductory call to see if we can meet your expectations.
Orientation
Outlets
Restaurant
Outlets
Orientation
Server
Host/ Greeter
Supervisor
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3 Months
Rate of pay: Host and Beverage Trainee $18.00, Server $5.75 plus tips (see below) and Supervisor $20.00
It is customary in the US to work in “gratuity” positions. In these positions, you will receive a base hourly salary plus gratuity (tips). While the amount of a gratuity is ultimately at the discretion of the guest, the customary tip is 15- 20% of the total bill before tax. Based on history, you may expect to earn around $17.00 per hour.
Uniform will be offered. Bring your own non-slip shoes and a suit until your uniform is ordered.
Lunch or dinner provided when you train per day.
You should fly into Savannah/Hilton Head Airport via Atlanta Hartsfield or other big cities.
The hotel will provide up to 14 day of accommodations upon your arrival for room and tax. All other expenses are your own responsibility.
Depending where you live you can get along well by foot, bike or moped.
$5.75 -20.00
Eligibility criteria for our Career USA programs:
– You are enrolled in a post secondary ministerially recognized academic institution in the hospitality industry OR have a hospitality degree and at least 1 year of recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside of the USA) OR have 5 years recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside the USA
– You have shown consistent career growth over the last years
– You have shown serious commitment to your most recent employers
Housing: Housing in Savannah can be affordable. A 1-bedroom apartment averages $2000 per month, unfurnished.
Here are some housing references: themarkatchatham.com, rivercrossingapartments.com, trulia.com, zillow.com, apartments.com, forrent.com, hotpads.com, roommates.com, roomie.com, hostelworld.com
Transportation:
HRC also recommends that you purchase a vehicle because Savannah has limited public transportation. The average cost for a reliable vehicle is around $3,000 USD.
If living in town, we suggest you get a bike!
Visit the available public transportation in Savannah at Dot or CAT.
Climate: Savannah’s climate is classified as humid subtropical. In the Deep South, this climate is characterized by long and almost tropical summers. Summers tend to be humid. Nearly half of Savannah’s precipitation falls during the months of June through September.
Local attractions:Ghost City Tours, Trolley Tours, Skidaway Island, Tybee Island, Scadmoa
Housing: Housing in Savannah can be affordable. A 1-bedroom apartment averages $2000 per month, unfurnished.
Here are some housing references: themarkatchatham.com, rivercrossingapartments.com, trulia.com, zillow.com, apartments.com, forrent.com, hotpads.com, roommates.com, roomie.com, hostelworld.com
Transportation:
HRC also recommends that you purchase a vehicle because Savannah has limited public transportation. The average cost for a reliable vehicle is around $3,000 USD.
If living in town, we suggest you get a bike!
Visit the available public transportation in Savannah at Dot or CAT.
Climate: Savannah’s climate is classified as humid subtropical. In the Deep South, this climate is characterized by long and almost tropical summers. Summers tend to be humid. Nearly half of Savannah’s precipitation falls during the months of June through September.
Local attractions:Ghost City Tours, Trolley Tours, Skidaway Island,
