General Information
Description of the Host Property:
Welcome to Paws Up Montana, a Two MICHELIN Key resort where five-star luxury meets unspoiled wilderness. Here, time slows, and the American West unfolds just as it was meant to—vast, untamed, and breathtakingly beautiful. Here, you’re free to roam wide-open spaces, linger a little longer, and adopt a Western lifestyle, if only for a few days.
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 Paws Up Montana. 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:
Nestled in Montana’s picturesque Blackfoot River Valley, Greenough is a serene, unincorporated community celebrated for its rugged mountain landscapes and outdoor recreation. Framed by dense pine forests and rolling meadows, it serves as a gateway for world-class fly fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Home to luxury wilderness resorts like The Resort at Paws Up, Greenough seamlessly blends rustic Western charm with refined hospitality, offering visitors an authentic Montana escape immersed in pristine natural beauty and tranquil solitude.
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: April, 2027
Duration: 6 months
Stipend: $20.00/hour
Accommodation: Accommodation is provided by the host company at an additional cost.
