$17?$18/hr J-1 F&B Rotation at St. Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton (Housing organized)

$17?$18/hr J-1 F&B Rotation at St. Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton (Housing organized)

Train at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida on a paid J-1 Internship or J-1 Trainee program. St. Andrews is an Elite Distinguished Club of the World with 40+ years of excellence and one of the most prestigious private country clubs in America.

This placement is open to EU-based hospitality and culinary candidates - students and recent graduates on the J-1 Internship track, or experienced professionals on the J-1 Trainee track. Placed and supported by Global Career Bridge (GCB), with J-1 visa sponsorship through our official U.S. Department of State-designated J-1 Visa Sponsor partner.

Position: F&B Rotation at St. Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton, FL. Front-of-house service, member-experience and food & beverage training across the club's dining operations.

Pay (paid directly by the host employer):

• $17/hr for the first 90 days
• $18/hr from day 91 onward

Program cost (how it's funded):

• $199 application fee paid by the candidate
• $700 down payment paid by the candidate
• Remaining program cost pre-paid by the host employer (St. Andrews Country Club) and deducted from the candidate's paycheck across the program

This pre-paid-by-host structure means you start the program without paying the full GCB / sponsor program fee up-front. The remainder is repaid through scheduled deductions from your U.S. paycheck. You see every number in writing before you commit.

Additional costs you pay directly (standard for any J-1):

• SEVIS I-901 fee ($220)
• U.S. visa (MRV) fee ($185)
• Airfare to Ft Lauderdale/Miami
• Housing in Boca Raton (host organize suitable accommodation nearby - costs are not covered by the program)

What you get from the program:

• 12-month structured J-1 training with a DS-7002 training plan, supervisor evaluations and progressive responsibility
• J-1 visa sponsorship (DS-2019) through GCB's official U.S. Department of State-designated J-1 Visa Sponsor partner
• Mandatory J-1 health insurance for the full program
• 24/7 in-country participant support
• An Elite Distinguished Club of the World name on your CV

Who qualifies (EU candidates only):

• Open to candidates based in the European Union, EEA, Switzerland or the United Kingdom. You must meet ONE of:
• J-1 Internship - Currently enrolled full-time at a recognised post-secondary institution outside the U.S., OR Graduated from a recognised post-secondary institution outside the U.S. within the past 12 months
• J-1 Trainee - Path A - Post-secondary degree or professional certificate from outside the U.S., plus at least 1 year of related work experience in hospitality, F&B, culinary, restaurant operations or guest experience
• J-1 Trainee - Path B - At least 5 years of full-time work experience in hospitality / F&B / restaurant operations / guest experience, without a degree
• Plus, for everyone:
• Non-U.S. passport, from an EU / EEA / Swiss / UK country
• English proficiency suitable for the role
• Hospitality, hotel management, culinary or restaurant operations background
• Available for a placement starting August / Sept / Oct / Nov 2026 - apply 3-6 months ahead

Program cost & what's included

The program runs in two phases, and you only ever commit to the larger cost after you've accepted a host offer.

Phase 1, to start and get matched: $19. You can begin for $19 (billed monthly, capped at $199 total), or pay $199 once, and if you choose the one-time $199 payment it's fully refunded if we don't place you within 3 months. This covers your video consultation, written eligibility assessment, and profile preparation. Once you finalize your profile in our portal, the matching begins: we add you to our open candidates list, which is shared with host companies in our network so they can review your profile and invite you to interview. If there's a particular host employer you're interested in, we start with them first. When a host interviews you, accepts you, and you're happy to sign the job offer, that's the point we move into Phase 2.

Phase 2, only after you accept a host offer: the program fee. This covers the J-1 sponsor work: your DS-2019, the DS-7002 training plan, mandatory J-1 health insurance for the full program, compliance, and 24/7 in-country support. For a 12-month Internship placement the program fee is $3,500, with a few ways to handle it:

• Self-Sponsored: pay it directly, $3,500 for 12 months.
• Financed Plan: $500 deposit plus $350/month over 12 months.

Government and travel costs you pay directly (standard for any J-1): SEVIS fee $220, U.S. visa (MRV) fee $185, and airfare.

You see every number in writing before you commit to anything, and you're never required to accept an offer.

Language required: English.

Global Career Bridge (GCB) connects European hospitality and culinary students, graduates, and young professionals with paid internships, traineeships, and seasonal J-1 programs in top U.S. hotels, resorts, and restaurants. We work with accredited J1 Visa Sponsors and trusted employers to provide structured training, full visa support, and ongoing guidance -so you can build an international career, improve your English, and experience life in iconic U.S. destinations.