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About the job Your U.S. hospitality career starts here. Global Career Bridge places European hospitality, culinary, and business candidates with 4-star and 5-star host employers across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the broader South Florida region. Sponsored by U.S. Department of State J-1 sponsors. We support you end-to-end, from your first call to your arrival in the U.S. This program is open to EU passport holders only. Visa assistance fee is waived ($0) for EU, UK, Switzerland, Canada, and Australia citizens. What you get • Paid placement at 4-star or 5-star hotels, resorts, and restaurants. $15-$25 per hour on standard U.S. payroll, paid directly by your host employer., • Two tracks: Internship (current students or grads within 12 months) up to 12 months. Trainee (degree + 1 year work, or 5 years work) 12 to 18 months., • Field matched. Vetted U.S. host employers in Culinary, F&B Service, Rooms Division, Front Office and Guest Relations, Sales & Marketing., • Full sponsor support: DS-7002 training plan, DS-2019, SEVIS, visa interview prep, and arrival logistics., • 24/7 on-program support throughout your placement, plus emergency assistance. Where you might be placed • Miami Beach, Brickell, Wynwood, Coconut Grove, Doral, • Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Naples, • Year-round warm weather. Bilingual market (English + Spanish) for an easier cultural landing. Who can apply • EU passport holders only. We are accepting applications from citizens of European Union member states for this cohort., • Most candidates are 21 to 38, with hospitality, culinary, or business background., • Conversational English (B2+ recommended). No formal test. We assess on a 30-minute call. Pricing at a glance • $199 to apply. Application and program fees are refundable up to DS-2019 issuance., • Four pricing models: Host Company Paid (best value), Payroll Deduction (low upfront, $0 deposit for EU/UK/CH/CA/AU), Self-Sponsored, and Financed Plan., • Plus standard government fees: $185 U.S. visa + $220 SEVIS. Visa assistance fee: $0 for eligible nationalities. How it works (6 steps) • Discovery call (30 min). Confirm fit and the right track., • Application. CV + $199 application fee. We start matching with hosts., • Host match. Vetted U.S. host employer interviews in your field., • Sponsor approval. DS-7002 training plan and DS-2019 issued by your J-1 sponsor., • Visa & travel. We support your U.S. embassy interview, SEVIS payment, and arrival prep., • On-program support. Check-ins and emergency assistance throughout your placement. Ready to start Apply through Hosco and we'll reach out to schedule a 30-minute call. Apply 3 to 4 months before your target start date. Summer placements fill quickly. About Global Career Bridge 25+ years of cultural exchange. 30,000+ careers launched. 50+ nationalities placed. Sponsored by U.S. Department of State J-1 sponsors. Visit gcbeurope.com for the full Program Guide. $15-$25 per hour (paid by U.S. host employer) Accommodation is not provided directly. We assist with finding affordable shared housing in the Miami / Fort Lauderdale area before arrival. J-1 visa sponsorship support end-to-end (DS-7002, DS-2019, SEVIS, embassy interview prep). 24/7 on-program support. Cultural exchange and U.S. work experience at 4 and 5 star host employers. Standard U.S. payroll, $15-$25/hour. Visa assistance fee waived for EU passport holders. Department: F&B kitchen F&B service Reservations Reception Room Division Management About you EU passport holders only. Hospitality, culinary, or business background. Conversational English (B2+ recommended). Age 21-38. Eligibility confirmed on a 30-minute video call. Language required: English. The company 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.