Paid and Rotational F&B J-1 Internship

Description of the Host Property:
Zota Beach Resort is luxurious getaway on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Newly reimagined as an elegant oasis, this Sarasota jewel features luxury accommodations, chic dining experiences, and beachside tranquility. Located just minutes away from the upscale shopping, entertainment, and culinary offerings of St. Armands Circle, your own quiet slice of sugary sand and soft waves is never far from the action.

Description of the Training:
Experience the Food and Beverage Department in a luxury resort environment through a J-1 Internship at the Zota Beach Resort. During the internship, you will experience most areas of the food and beverage department through rotations in the different outlets on property. The program is designed to give you the experience needed to excel in the hospitality industry when you return home.

ITN & ODYSSEY All-Inclusive Program:
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:
Sarasota, one of Florida’s primary Gulf Coast cities, offers visitors an eclectic blend of culture and fine dining, circus thrills and pristine beaches, and a wide array of shopping opportunities. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota pays homage to the Ringlings, the family behind America’s most famous circus. Check out the old costumes, wagons, and the world’s largest miniature circus. Art lovers can appreciate the largest collections of Rubens canvasses in the world right in Sarasota, plus works by Old Masters. You can also tour Ca' d'Zan Mansion, a magnificent 56-room Venetian Gothic palace and the Ringlings' old family home. Fine shopping is available throughout Sarasota, including St. Armand's Circle close to the coast.

• Conversational English required.
• Must be a current student of a Hospitality or Tourism post-secondary academic institution.
• Or recent graduate (less than 12 months ago) of a Hospitality or Tourism post-secondary academic institution.
• Or a graduate of a Hospitality or Tourism 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.