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The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans
Luxury New Orleans Hotel Seeking Culinary Talent!
Short description (important for google)
New Orleans 5-star Luxury Hotel Seeking a Demi Chef to Train across various stations, including Banquets, Restaurant, and Pastry!
Detailed description
Enhance your culinary skills at this luxurious 5-star hotel located in New Orleans! Gain hands-on experience by rotating between the Banquet, Restaurant, and Pastry kitchens, all while being trained by a skilled chef and team.
On your days off, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the French Quarter, visit the historic St. Louis Cathedral, and enjoy the eclectic sounds of jazz on Frenchmen Street. Savor the city's renowned cuisine with beignets at Café du Monde and gumbo at a local eatery. Take a scenic stroll through the Garden District, known for its stunning antebellum mansions. For a unique experience, explore the spooky tales of the city's past on a ghost tour or hop on a steamboat cruise along the Mississippi River. New Orleans' rich culture and festive spirit make it a must-visit destination.
Placement Remarks
You must bring your own set of knives to the USA.
Salary: $18 per hour
Benefits:
• 7 nights of accommodation will be offered upon arrival depending on occupancy. Contacting the Human Resources Department is required before booking a flight so they can secure hotel accommodation. It is the responsibility of the J1 Trainee to find their own housing after the complimentary days of provided accommodation.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): You will start earning PTO on your first day of training and are eligible to use PTO after 90 days of training.
• The hotel provides 1 free meal per scheduled shift in the employee cafeteria.
• The hotel will provide a uniform at no charge for all trainees that have uniformed positions. The uniform is cleaned free of charge. Trainees will be fitted for uniforms on the first day and tailored if needed.
• The hotel is on a bi-weekly paid period schedule.
Salary
$18.00 per hour
Requirements
Excellent English Abilities and Prior High-End, Luxury Cooking Experience!
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
The area surrounding New Orleans has been a melting pot before the beginning and has the ability to reinvent itself while staying in place. New Orleans was an early haven for free people of color, and New Orleans' resilience, can-do attitude, and populist self-reliance have been pillars of its city life hundreds of years before the Industrial Revolution. You can visit French Quarter, National WW2 Museum or other attractions in New Orleans. See New Orleans weather.
Housing: You can find a 1-bedroom unfurnished apartment in the city for around $1100+ per month. The closer to the city center, the more expensive they will be. With no established credit, you can expect to pay the first and last month’s rent as a deposit for an apartment. HRC recommends you bring $3,000+ as startup capital upon arrival. Please check these options: apartments.com, zillow.com, Gravier, saulet. Temporary Housing Accommodations in New Orleans: hostelworld.com
Transportation: You can check Transportation in New Orleans for more details or RTA. Street Car: $1.25 per ride, $0.25 per transfer, $3.00 for one day Jazzy pass, or $45.00 31-Day Jazzy pass. Ferry (across the Mississippi River): $2. Ride-Sharing: Uber or Lyft
Start date
September 2025