Food and Beverage Division

This position offers your students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of hospitality food service. As a Food and Beverage Service Attendant, your students will be exposed to the daily operations of the food service industry, while performing practical training assignments. Practical training may include the following: Food Server, Host/Hostess, Food Service/Beverage Service, Banquet/Catering Set-up and Service, and Food Retail Sales.

Front Office Department

This position offers your students the opportunity to understand the daily operational procedures of a hotel or resort from front office. Practical training assignments may include: Front Desk, Reservations, Concierge, At Your Service, PBX and Night Audit.

Housekeeping Supervisor

This position offers your students the opportunity to learn and practice the daily essential functions of a supervisor in the housekeeping department. Practical training assignments may include quality control, inspections, scheduling of staff, organizational skills, inventory, laundry supervision and business relationship between housekeeping and the other departments of the hotel/resort.

Culinary/Kitchen Management

This position offers your students the opportunity to gain valuable, “hands on” experience while being exposed to the daily culinary operations of a hotel. Practical training assignments may include: Food Preparation, Sauces, Meats, Line Cooking, Pastry, Breads, Dessert, Hot and Cold Service, Inventory and Kitchen Sanitation.

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Yes, the host employer is required to provide 32 hours or greater per week. Students can also expect to receive time and half for any overtime worked.

Although students are responsible for their own accommodations for the duration of the training program, most hotels will provide at least two weeks accommodation at the hotel upon arrival. We encourage students to utilize the time before their arrival to research accommodation options on line. The host employer will also assist them in finding suitable accommodation near the location of their training.

We have several luxury brand hotels/ resorts in USA, interested in providing a PAID hands-on work and training platform, as a foundation for a career in hospitality. Hotels such as Hyatt Regency, Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Westin, The Four Seasons, Intercontinental, W Hotel, Renaissance, PLUS many more!

Yes, the training is PAID and all students will be treated just like an American employee. They can expect to earn the following amounts:

Front Office: Between US $10.00 to US $17.00 per hour
Food and Beverage: Average US $12.00 per hour (includes gratuity) – they will receive an hourly rate plus unlimited tips
Culinary: Between US $10.00 to US $17.00 per hour

Supervisors can expect to earn more.

No, your students cannot work a second job and cannot transfer to another location unless under extreme situations. All transfers must be approved by the host company and the sponsor organization in advance.

Although we encourage students to provide us with any location preferences they may have, please remember they may be limiting their placement options if they hold out for a certain location. Please also keep in mind that the high cost of living in popular tourist locations is prohibitive to their wages. They can always visit the tourist spots on weekends, vacation time or during the 30 day grace period. We do offer options for a Specific Location request at an additional fee. Please ensure your students request Specific Location on the online HPUSA application.