General Information

Description of the Host Property:
Let the aloha spirit wash over you in one of the world's largest and most beautiful resorts: Hilton Waikoloa Village. Experience the magic of Hawaii at our hotel, an oasis dotted with lagoons, pools, water slides, a wide variety of restaurants and bars, and staffed by a team of accommodating hospitality professionals who are here to make sure you're enjoying your island time. Settle into your well-appointed guest room, explore all that we have to offer, and soak up the Hawaiian sun.

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 Hilton 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:
Picture a coastline with lava rock, coral and blue-green waters, and you’ve envisioned the picturesque beaches of Waikoloa Village that overlook Waiulua Bay. Minutes from the beach and just under an hour to Hawaii’s famous mountains, Waikoloa Village offers an abundance of amenities both inside and outside of the resorts. Cultural events are a pinnacle offering at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, hosting a variety of activities such as the Big Island Film Festival, the Ironman Triathlon World Championship, and the Kona Brewers Festival

Accommodation is provided by the host company at an additional cost.

Start Date: July, 2025

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