J.W. Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District, Georgia, Georgia

What You’ll Do on the Program

As a J-1 intern or trainee at JW Marriott Savannah – Plant Riverside District, you’ll follow a structured rotational training plan designed to:

• Expose you to multiple outlets within your discipline
• Build technical and soft skills in real-world service environments
• Develop leadership potential through on-the-job coaching and mentorship
• Immerse you in the Kessler Collection culture, known for creativity, character, and high-touch service

From greeting guests in the lobby to crafting handmade desserts in the pastry kitchen, you’ll gain a full spectrum of experience at one of the most cutting-edge hospitality properties in the U.S.

Culinary Arts / Pastry

Support, learn, and create alongside chefs in Savannah’s most eclectic culinary scenes. You’ll rotate across 3 or 4 distinct venues, like:

• Stone & Webster Chophouse (elevated steak and seafood)

• Graffito (authentic Neapolitan pizzas)

• Turbine Market + Café (grab-and-go breakfast café)

• Electric Moon Skytop Lounge (rooftop cocktails & music)

• Myrtle & Rose Rooftop Garden (botanical bites with a view)

• Baobab Lounge (intimate space inspired by African textures)

• District Seafood & Smokehouse, Riverside Burger, Biergarten, Savannah Tequila Co., Compass Pool Lounge — and more.

Pay Rate: $16.50–$17.50 USD/hour
Hours: Minimum 32 per week

This track is perfect for creative-minded food lovers passionate about storytelling, flavor, and guest experience.

Food & Beverage

Rotate through standout service venues, wherever the action is — from casual to sophisticated. You may find yourself hosting, serving, or working events in fine dining, à la carte outlets, banquets, or buzzworthy bars.

Pay Rate: $5.00 USD/hour + gratuities OR $7.25 USD/hour depending on rotation
Hours: Minimum 32 per week

Rooms Division

Get trained at the heart of guest experiences, shadowing roles across:

• Front Desk

• Lobby Concierge

• PBX Service

• Guest Services

Pay Rate: $15.00 USD/hour
Hours: Minimum 32 per week

You’ll leave this track confident with guest interactions, problem-solving, and the standard of care JW Marriott is known for.

Inclusive detail: All tracks offer hands-on rotations, cross-department learnings, and a structure to support your growth. Minimum of 32 hours per week applies to all roles.

Nestled inside the newly minted Plant Riverside District, this hotel reimagines a 1912 power plant into a multi-dimensional hospitality experience. With 419 guest rooms, multiple architecturally distinct buildings (“Power Plant,” “Three Muses,” and “Atlantic”), 13 dining venues, bars, art displays, a rooftop pool and spa — it’s the future of what hotels can be.

Highlights include:

• A restored power plant lobby with life-sized chrome dinosaur and amphitheater vibes.

• Multi-level restaurants and lounges including Stone & Webster, Myrtle & Rose, Electric Moon, Savannah Tequila Co., and more.

• Live performances and events year-round, plus shopping and culture all within the district.

You’ll arrange your own housing off-site, but don’t worry — we’ve got your back with housing resources and guidance. Need a landing pad? Start off strong with a two-week hotel stay:

Intro Hotel Rate (first 2 weeks):

• $60/night solo, $30/night each if sharing

Use this time to find your perfect place to call home during your program.