Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh
General Information
Description of the Host Property:
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh is a stylish boutique retreat where historic charm meets modern sophistication. Housed in a landmark building, the hotel boasts bold, eclectic interiors with vibrant patterns, luxe furnishings, and playful design details. Guests can enjoy spacious rooms, a renowned rooftop Biergarten, and thoughtful touches like complimentary bikes. Perfectly situated in the heart of downtown, it offers effortless access to cultural landmarks, fine dining, and urban adventures, making every stay unforgettable.
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 Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. 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:
For the culture seeker, budding historian, sports enthusiast and urban adventurer, there’s no place quite like Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It’s one of the most historic and culture-rich cities in the USA with its foundation dating back to the mid-1700s. Pittsburgh is a destination that posts impressive numbers, too: 90 distinct neighborhoods, 40 craft breweries, 29 world-class colleges and universities, a 14-block Cultural District, nine James Beard semifinalist chefs in 2018 alone, four Carnegie Museums and four professional sports teams. To top it all off, Pittsburgh boasts one of the most Instagram-worthy skylines in the country.
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: November, 2025
Duration: 12 months
Stipend: $17/hour
Accommodation: Accommodation is not provided, ITN will provide the successful candidate with an Arrival Package which includes contact information for housing.
