USA J1 Internship in Culinary Arts
At Aspen Experience, we focus on helping candidates build successful Hospitality careers. By securing placements with top hotels, participants enhance both technical and interpersonal skills, accumulate valuable industry experience, and establish connections within a network of high-performing individuals.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Launch your Culinary Arts internship in San Francisco at Hotel Nikko San Francisco, which is a luxury hotel in the heart of one of America’s most exciting food destinations. Train in a dynamic kitchen focused on Japanese and California-influenced cuisine while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Sushi experience is preferred but not required, while seafood fabrication, butchery, and banquet experience are valuable skills that will help you thrive. Build your culinary career surrounded by world-class dining, diverse culture, and the vibrant energy of San Francisco. This program starts in September 2026 with a pay rate of $25 per hour.
What you will learn:
- Advanced pastry techniques and kitchen operations
- Food preparation and presentation in a high-end hotel setting
- Professional kitchen etiquette and teamwork
- Time management and organization in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Professional growth through mentorship and constructive feedback
- Knowledge of U.S. culinary traditions
You are a perfect candidate if:
- You are looking for a challenge to improve yourself
- You want to enhance your culinary skills in an international setting
- You know English on a conversational level
- You are a current student of a Hospitality or Tourism/ Culinary Arts post-secondary academic institution
- Or a recent graduate (less than 12 months ago) of a Hospitality or Tourism/ Culinary Arts post-secondary academic institution
- Or a graduate of a Hospitality or Tourism/ Culinary Arts post-secondary academic institution (more than 12 months ago) with 12 months of verifiable related work experience
- Or you have 5 years of verifiable work experience related to Culinary Arts
We have many positions available; to apply, please send your resume to:
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