J-1 Visa Housekeeping Jobs
Housekeeping roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 Intern and Trainee program categories, with sponsorship issued by a State Department-designated organization. Host employers in hotels, resorts, and hospitality groups work alongside your designated sponsor, who issues the DS-2019 and monitors your training plan throughout your program.
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Description
The Restaurant Server is responsible for the following:
- Providing fast and courteous service of food and beverages to members and ensure quality of food and beverage presentation per established standards.
- Alert management of any service and/or safety issues. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total member satisfaction.
- Prepare food and beverages for service to club members and present food according to established health and presentation standards.
- Greet all members and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner.
- Clear and clean tables in a prompt and efficient manner. Clean and/or wipe down tables, chairs, walls, windows, mirrors, and floors as necessary.
- Perform side-work, and any other opening or closing duties as required. Ensure that wait staff stations are clean and maintained throughout shift.
- May assist with other duties as assigned. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
Requirements
- Basic reading and writing.
- Food service experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations.
- Constant walking and standing.
- Handling food objects; plates, trays, glasses, etc.
- Bending, stooping, kneeling.
Other
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with members, wait staff, cooks, and supervisor.
- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
- Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Pay Rate: $20 per hour
Please note, we have a no tipping policy.
At Jonathan Club, our values of Family, Community, Wellness, Respect, and Passion are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our members by providing an extraordinary experience at both the Town and Beach clubhouses. Embracing diversity of interests, friendships, and community outreach, we are committed to creating a welcoming environment that fosters lifelong connections.
Jonathan Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Veteran. Jonathan Club will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for hiring.
JOB DETAILS
Description
The Restaurant Server is responsible for the following:
- Providing fast and courteous service of food and beverages to members and ensure quality of food and beverage presentation per established standards.
- Alert management of any service and/or safety issues. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total member satisfaction.
- Prepare food and beverages for service to club members and present food according to established health and presentation standards.
- Greet all members and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner.
- Clear and clean tables in a prompt and efficient manner. Clean and/or wipe down tables, chairs, walls, windows, mirrors, and floors as necessary.
- Perform side-work, and any other opening or closing duties as required. Ensure that wait staff stations are clean and maintained throughout shift.
- May assist with other duties as assigned. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
Requirements
- Basic reading and writing.
- Food service experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations.
- Constant walking and standing.
- Handling food objects; plates, trays, glasses, etc.
- Bending, stooping, kneeling.
Other
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with members, wait staff, cooks, and supervisor.
- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
- Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Pay Rate: $20 per hour
Please note, we have a no tipping policy.
At Jonathan Club, our values of Family, Community, Wellness, Respect, and Passion are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our members by providing an extraordinary experience at both the Town and Beach clubhouses. Embracing diversity of interests, friendships, and community outreach, we are committed to creating a welcoming environment that fosters lifelong connections.
Jonathan Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Veteran. Jonathan Club will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for hiring.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Housekeeping
Confirm your training plan covers housekeeping competencies
Your designated sponsor requires a formal Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Make sure it details specific housekeeping skills, room inspection, linen handling, safety protocols, not just general hospitality duties.
Target host employers with established J-1 program history
Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. hotels, resorts, and lodging groups that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Hosts already familiar with DS-2019 requirements and designated sponsor coordination move through the placement process significantly faster.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility before applying
The J-1 Intern category requires current enrollment in a post-secondary institution abroad. If you've already graduated, you qualify under the Trainee category, which allows up to 18 months in hospitality and tourism fields. Applying under the wrong category will stall your placement.
Verify your host employer will cover required housing support
J-1 housekeeping placements at hotels and resorts sometimes include on-site or subsidized housing, but this isn't guaranteed. Clarify housing arrangements before accepting an offer, since your designated sponsor will review living conditions as part of program compliance.
Check whether your host is enrolled in E-Verify
Lodging employers who host J-1 trainees are typically enrolled in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Confirm this before your start date so your I-94 admission record and DS-2019 program dates are properly verified from day one.
Prepare your credential documents before contacting host employers
Host employers in hospitality want proof of prior housekeeping or customer-service experience before committing to a J-1 placement. Gather employment letters, training certificates, and any relevant vocational credentials in English translation before outreach begins.
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Find Housekeeping JobsHousekeeping J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers housekeeping positions?
Housekeeping roles typically fall under the J-1 Intern or Trainee category, both of which sit within the hospitality and tourism field group. Intern applies if you're currently enrolled in a post-secondary program abroad. Trainee applies if you've graduated within the past 12 months or have at least five years of relevant hospitality work experience. Neither category is employer-sponsored; your designated sponsor organization issues the DS-2019 and administers the program.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 housekeeping exchange visitor?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not the hotel or resort where you'll work. The host employer provides the placement and signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors compliance, and remains legally responsible for the program. These are two separate relationships, and confusing them can lead to misunderstandings during the offer stage.
Does a J-1 housekeeping role carry the two-year home residency requirement?
J-1 Intern and Trainee participants in housekeeping are generally not subject to the two-year home residency requirement, since that condition typically applies to categories funded by a home government or involving specialized skills in fields on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. However, your specific situation depends on your country of citizenship and program funding source. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether the requirement applies to your DS-2019 before you depart.
How do I find U.S. hotels and resorts that host J-1 housekeeping trainees?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in the lodging and hospitality sector that have a history of hosting J-1 exchange visitors for housekeeping and related roles. Focusing on employers already familiar with DS-2019 procedures and designated sponsor coordination shortens your placement timeline considerably and reduces the risk of a host backing out due to unfamiliarity with J-1 program requirements.
What should my training plan include for a J-1 housekeeping placement?
Your designated sponsor requires a completed Training or Internship Placement Plan that outlines specific learning objectives tied to housekeeping operations: room preparation and inspection standards, linen and laundry management, chemical safety handling, and guest service interaction. Vague descriptions of general hotel work won't satisfy the sponsor's review. The host employer signs the plan alongside your supervisor, and the designated sponsor must approve it before your DS-2019 is issued.
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