Buzz Hospitality is a small but growing multi-concept hospitality company with locations across the USA and in Dublin, Ireland. Our brands include Rí Rá Irish Pub (USA), Keagan’s Irish Pub (USA), TapHouse (Ranelagh, Dublin) and Cat & Cage (Drumcondra, Dublin). We have concepts in 5 locations across the United States in Las Vegas (Nevada), Charlotte (North Carolina), Burlington (Vermont), Portland (Maine) and Virginia Beach (Virginia). We are locally driven, whilst staying true to our Irish roots!
We are looking for eligible individuals, pursuing a career in hospitality, to join our Team in either one of our Rí Rá locations, for 12 months, as a Hospitality Trainee on the J1 Visa.
Please note: this is NOT the J1 Student Program, it is a program for those finished with education who view hospitality as their career & have the appropriate experience to qualify for the 12-month Visa. If you are looking to join us via the student program OR you have secured a "Summer J1" for 2027 and are looking for a position, please stipulate that on a Cover Letter as part of your application.
To qualify for the Visa Program you MUST have either:
1. A 2-year+ Diploma or Degree that has a connection to ‘Hospitality’ related subjects AND at least 2+ years work experience in the hospitality industry
OR (if you do not have the educational component)
2. 5+ years full time work experience in the hospitality industry (necessary if you have if no hospitality qualifications as outlined above)
Please DO NOT apply if you do not meet one of the two criteria listed above (as your Application will not be considered). Interviews will only be scheduled for those who meet the eligibility requirements of the visa, as well as the standards required based on Resume review.
Please Note: Hospitality experience should consist of working in the front of house in restaurants, pubs, hotels or nightclubs, this Training Program is Front of House based (so Back of House/kitchen experience does not count towards the experience requirements).
The Buzz Hospitality J1 Program has been in operation for over 20 successful years. Many of our former ‘J1’ers’ have forged out fantastic careers for themselves in the hospitality industry on their return home, after their year in America!
What You Will be Doing
- Training in the service of food and beverages in a friendly, timely and accurate manner
- Training in elements related to the successful running of a hospitality business in the USA, including basic management functions
- Interacting with guests; generating and maintaining the “Real Irish Local” environment within the pub
- Maintaining an approach to a “guest experience” focus that centers around “Genuine Hospitality”
- Assisting in representing the brand and business at the local level
- 35-40 hours work per week on average
- Experiencing US culture!
What You Will Get
- An hourly base package + tips with a guaranteed minimum income
- Assistance in getting settled on arrival in the USA and in finding accommodation
- Health insurance (as part of the visa application process)
- Meal discounts
- Legal status to live in the USA and be employed by us for 12 months
- 30 days to travel at the end of the 12-month period
- Ongoing training and development in multiple facets of the hospitality industry
- A strong platform for future career growth in the industry when you get back home!
More information on our pubs can also be found at www.rira.com and www.keagansvb.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £15.00-£30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
