Training or Internship

Start Date: October-December 2026
Program Duration: 12 months
Hours: 32-40 hours/week
Compensation: $16.00-$18.00 per hour
Number of positions offered: 2
Housing: 2-week temporary stay

Located just south of the U.S. Capitol, this hotel in downtown Richmond celebrates the area’s natural beauty keeping the James River central to its theme. Featuring an onsite restaurant and bar, guests can stay and dine, or head out on the town to visit Carytown or take a stroll in James River Park. The property also offers a complimentary shuttle service going to and from nearby attractions.

• Learn all aspects of high-volume food service
• Assist in preparing food for service (e.g., chop vegetables, butcher meat, or prepare sauces)
• Assist in preparing menu items under supervision
• Advance management skills and supervisory duties
• To apply for the Internship program, applicants must be restaurant management or culinary arts undergraduate/graduate students OR be recent graduates who begin program within 12 months of the graduation date
• To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must have either a degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least 1 year of prior related work experience in the restaurant management or culinary arts field acquired outside the United States OR 5+ years of experience in this field.
• Applicants must have prior kitchen work experience
• Advanced English is required