Daxton Hotel


General Information

Description of the Host Property:
Experience a luxury hotel with a forward-thinking design with a provocateur's spirit and artistic touch. The Daxton hotel embraces Birmingham's creative landscape with a world-class art collection, premier event spaces, a stand-out and unique bar and restaurant scene. A perfect stay for those modern travelers and local seeking a new hotel experience.

Description of the Training:

Step into the kitchen of a world-leading luxury hotel/resort and learn from the best chefs in the American hospitality industry at the Daxton Hotel. Through this J-1 Hospitality internship or traineeship program, you will rotate to different stations, acquiring the skills and techniques necessary to take the culinary world by storm. This rotational program is designed to give you exposure to the international hospitality industry and give you the experience needed to excel in your career when you return to your home country.

ITN & ODYSSEY All-Inclusive Program:
Unlike most J-1 Program providers, a regional ITN representative will guide you through a streamlined registration process, thanks to ITN and ODYSSEY’s all-inclusive approach. ITN and ODYSSEY will be on hand to provide you with the very best personalized service from the time that you arrive in the United States until your departure from the United States upon completion of your program.

Description of the Location:
Birmingham’s lively, pedestrian-friendly downtown offers one of the midwest’s premiere shopping districts. Comprised of nearly 300 retailers, the Birmingham Shopping District offers a diverse assortment of fashion boutiques, restaurants, gift shops, jewelers, salons, spas, antique shops and art galleries. Movie theaters and a centrally located park complete the city center.


Requirements

  • Must be a current student of a Hospitality or Culinary post-secondary academic institution. 

  • Or recent graduate (less than 12 months ago) of a Hospitality or Culinary post-secondary academic institution. 

  • Or a graduate of a Hospitality or Culinary post-secondary academic institution (more than 12 months ago,) with 12 months of verifiable related work experience.

  • Or must have 5 years of verifiable related work experience.

Details

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Duration: 12 months

  • Stipend: $17.00/hour

  • Accommodation: Accommodation is not provided, ITN will provide the successful candidate with an Arrival Package which includes contact information for housing.