Internship at historic hotel seeking food and beverage trainee!

In the USA, broaden your knowledge and expertise in food and drink. Start your career off right at this lovely Savannah location with low-cost accommodation and cobblestone streets. Enjoy the beaches, strolling tours, concerts, historical sites, and watersports!

Rate of pay: Host $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.

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