The Westin Charlotte

North Carolina
Written By ITN

General Information

Description of the Host Property:
Situated in the uptown financial district of North Carolina's most exciting city, The Westin Charlotte is just a short trolley ride away from popular dining and entertainment in Charlotte. The stylish Charlotte hotel is the perfect setting near downtown's top destinations and close to popular attractions like Bank of America Stadium, the Spectrum Center, and the Charlotte Convention Center.


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 Westin Hotels & Resorts. 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:
A charming yet sprawling Southern city, Charlotte is a pleasant urban area nestled in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, within a few hours’ drive of both the Appalachian Mountains and North Carolina’s white sand beaches. Shop-till-you-drop types will love SouthPark mall, the city’s upscale destination with more than 150 retailers and restaurants. An amusement park on the city’s outskirts, Carowinds, boasts a water park as well as attractions like Fury 325, North America’s longest steel roller coaster.

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: October, 2025

  • Duration: 12 months

  • Salary: $19.06/hour

  • Accommodation: Accommodation is not provided, ITN and our housing partner will assist the successful candidate to find accommodation.

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