NEW 5* Hotel in Miami Beach Seeks Amazing F&B Candidate!
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Develop your customer service skills at this newly opened 5-star hotel in South Beach to train throughout the Food and Beverage operations. Explore beautiful sunny South Florida on your days off by enjoying the watersports, see the Art Deco District, Espanola Way, visit the Wynwood Walls, or Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.
Placement Remarks
Rate of pay:
Cafe Attendant - 14.00
Host - 19.00
Server - 14.00
You will receive tips training as a server, your average per hour will be approx. $26 per hour based on your service.
Housing not provided. You will need to secure your temporary housing prior to your arrival. It's best if you live on South Beach unless you are purchasing a car to live farther out.
Uniform will be offered.
One meal per shift is provided at no cost.
During your training you will accrue 80 hours of personal time off and 48 hours of sick time after 1 year of service.
Salary
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 info
Known as the cultural, economic, and financial hub of southern Florida, Miami is the second largest city in Florida as well by population. It is one of the most densely populated city’s in America as well with the 400,000 person population fit into a 36 square mile, or 93 square kilometer, area. That being said however, all of the Miami-Dade County area has over 2 million residents. Though you’ll find many houses and smaller buildings in Miami that reflect the city’s classic art deco style, calling back to an earlier point in the city’s history, the Miami of today is a thoroughly modern city. With one of the most active ports in America, and possible the world, Port Miami represents the extreme diversity that the city holds. Acting as an Americanized taste of Hispanic, especially Cuban, culture, Miami is a city without comparison in The United States.?
The fantastic year round climate that Miami has makes it an extremely popular destination for tourists seeking cultural experiences, like the Perez Art Museum, or more relaxing attractions like the tremendous South Beach area. For the shopper in all of us stands the inviting Bayside Marketplace area as well as The Shops at Midtown Miami! For a more comprehensive list of places to see and visit during your time in Miami, feel free to look over the provided list of links in the “Local attractions” section of this document!
Transportation:
You can get around Miami using the metro-rail system or the public buses as well. While you can definitely walk around certain parts of the city, especially downtown, travelling any large distances might be challenging without a car. While you don’t have to have one to live in Miami, it would be helpful to have one. At the below website, you can see more specific information about Miami public transportation.
Housing:
Rent in Miami is very expensive with a one-bedroom, unfurnished apartment starting around $1,700 per month. Rent prices increase the closer to the beach and city center you get, so HRC recommends you begin your housing search before your arrival and share your accommodations which will cut down the monthly cost of living. HRC strongly suggests searching for apartments in South Beach area. Below is a list of helpful websites that could help expedite your housing search! To cut down on costs, we also recommend sharing an apartment with another J1 or local American.
Please note, without established credit your first and last month’s rent may be required as a deposit. HRC recommends you arrive with at least $2,000 as startup capital and to help secure housing.
HRC strongly advises looking for apartments in the South Beach area if your prospective property is in that area. Here are some
1. Helios Apartments
Address: 1211 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Units: Studio, 1- & 2-bedroom apartments
Cost: $1,545-$2,670 per month, not including utilities
Contact: Phone: (786) 673-6630
2. Westchester Apartments by Royal American
Address: 516 15th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Units: Studio and 1-bedroom apartments
Cost: $1,880-$2,000 per month, not including utilities
Contact: Phone (305) 538-0090
Email: beaches@royalamerican.com
3. Gator Apartments
Address: 3925 North Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Units: Studio & 1-bedroom apartments
Cost: starting at $1,900 per month, not including utilities
Contact: Phone (305) 865-6111
Helpful Links: apartments, zillow, redfin, roomies, diggz
Climate:
Miami is located at one of the most southern parts of Florida meaning that it has a fairly tropical climate. This means that Florida experiences frequent short bursts of rain and year-round warm weather. It is also usually very humid in Miami is well, making it feel even hotter. All of that said though, Miami is flanked on the east by beautiful coastline, and beaches that can be used year-round thanks to the perpetual warm weather.
Local Attractions: Bayside Market Place; South Beach; Perez Art Museum Miami; Bayfront Park; Vizcaya Museum and Gardens; Zoo Miami; Wynwood Walls; Miami Design District; The Venetian Pool in Coral Gables