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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
4* Southwest Hilton Seeks Talented Chef de Partie!
Short description
Savor Old West flavors & serve with charm at this enchanting hotel! Love sunshine & adventure? This culinary program is made for you!
Detailed description
Gain valuable hands-on culinary experience while honing your skills in garde manger, hotline, and pastry before ending your program as a Chef de Partie!
Santa Fe is renowned for its superb cuisine, and Buffalo Thunder takes pride in showcasing excellent restaurants that serve this delectable fare!
Placement Remarks
The rate of pay will be $24/hr.
Benefits:
A uniform will be provided. The cooks must bring their own knives.
We do have an employee dining room. Meals are not complimentary. The cost of meals ranges between $1 to $3 per meal.
If the individuals fly into Santa Fe Airport (SAF) or Albuquerque (ABQ) we can provide transportation to the hotel.
We can provide up to 14 complimentary days in the hotel upon arrival.
*3 months of supervisor experience included*
Salary
$24.00 per hour
Requirements
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
Local attractions
Santa Fe is the capital city of New Mexico and sits in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. With its extensive Spanish history and beautiful desert sites, Santa Fe is a must-see. Not only are you moments from historical sights, museums, and art galleries filled with regional culture, but a short drive outside the city will bring you beautiful desert hiking, mountain skiing, and so many more outdoor wonders.
Housing:
Housing in Santa Fe is limited and it is recommended that you start reviewing housing in the area prior to your arrival. The average one-bedroom apartment starts at around $1,200 per month, unfurnished, not including utilities. Keep in mind without any credit in the USA you will need to pay the first and last month's rent as a deposit. HRC recommends you bring at least $3,000 as startup capital and to help secure housing. It is also advised that you look into options for sharing housing with other locals and/or J-1 exchange visitors. By doing so, you can reduce the costs per month by about half.
apartments.com, zillow.com, rentcafe.com, apartmentlist.com.
Transportation:
Public transit is available throughout the downtown area with monthly and annual passes available for $20 monthly or $200 annually. If living outside the downtown area, it is suggested you purchase a vehicle upon arrival. HRC recommends bringing an additional $3,000 to secure a vehicle. Vehicle insurance will also be required and can be expected to cost around $150 monthly depending upon the vehicle.
Climate:
See here for climate and weather info.
Local Attractions:
O'Keeffe Museum, Los Alamos History, Santa Fe Opera, Canyon Road Arts, The Lensic, Santafe.org
Start date
September 2025