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DBA Peak
New York 5 Star Eatery Desires Enthusiastic Demi Chefs!
Short description
Hone your skills as a Demi Chef and rotate through Garde Manger, Pastry, Fish Station, and Hotline at a renowned 5-star restaurant in New York
Detailed description
Launch your culinary career with an intensive Demi Chef training program in the heart of New York City. Gain hands-on experience across Garde Manger, Fish Station, and Meat/Grill (hot line), then advance to the prestigious role of Restaurant Chef de Partie at a renowned 5-star establishment. Sharpen your culinary skills in one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse food capitals.
New York City offers an unparalleled environment for both personal and professional growth. Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant energy, rich American culture, and thriving dining scene. With iconic landmarks, world-class cuisine, and endless opportunities for exploration, the city that never sleeps is the ideal place to refine your craft while embracing a lifestyle brimming with excitement and endless possibilities!
Placement Remarks
Employee meal provided, employee break room available. Uniform Provided.
You will accrue 10 hours per month of hours worked towards PTO.
No housing is offered, must secure on own.
Salary
$20.00 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 info
Arguably the most famous city in America, if not the world, New York, New York is an unrelenting veritable hive of activity. With things to do for literally every kind of taste and style you could imagine, New York has something for anyone and everyone! See here for amazing places to visit in New York City! See here for the weather.
Housing:
The cost of living in NYC is extremely high with studio apartments costing around $2,400. The closer you live to Times Square or Central Park the more expensive your rent will be. We highly recommend looking for another J1 to room with to share the cost of an apartment. 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 $5,000 as startup capital and to help secure housing. Please see these websites for housing: Streeteasy, City Habitats, NY Habitat, City Habitat, Urban Living, Apartments, Netspick, Trulia. We will also put you in touch with a local Buddy or Alumni who can assist you with finding a place to live.
Transportation:
Getting around New York without a car is very easy. With local taxis, a comprehensive metro system, and many things simply within walking distance, there’s some diversity to the options available for traveling in the city. For information about using the New York metro system, use this link.
Start date
Sept 2025