Food & Beverage

The Hay-Adams, Washington DC, Washington DC

Duration

12 Months

Work Type

Food & Beverage, Rooms Division

Dates

Currently Closed

Wage

$20.00 per hour

Hours

32+ hours per week

The Hay‑Adams, Washington DC — Where Prestige Meets Passion

Nestled in Lafayette Square with sweeping views of the White House, St. John’s Church, and Lafayette Square, The Hay‑Adams is a landmark of refined luxury in the center of Washington DC’s most famous destinations. With 124 elegant rooms, 21 deluxe suites, and grand event spaces, you’ll train in a hotel that embodies history, prestige, and impeccable service.

We’re opening 12‑month training programs in both Rooms Division and Food & Beverage. You’ll gain real responsibility, rotate through key roles, and learn what it means to deliver service at the highest levels. Every shift is a lesson in excellence.

This program is designed for people who care deeply about guest experience, attention to detail, and hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. If you want to train in a setting where elegance, tradition, and refinement are part of the daily rhythm—this is it.

Program Highlights

What You’ll Do on the Program

Rooms Division Management in Training

  • Roles include: Front Desk • Hotel Concierge • PBX Service • Bell & Door Staff • Lobby Ambassador

  • Pay: $20 USD/hour

  • Hours: Minimum 32 per week

Food & Beverage Management Program

  • Work in fine dining at The Lafayette and help run In‑Room Dining 24/7

  • Assist with managing the operations, guest experience, supervisory tasks in F&B

Visa & Duration

  • Requires a J‑1 Intern or Trainee visa via Yummy Jobs

  • 12‑month program, plus up to 30 days travel in the U.S. after completion

Property Information
Surrounded by unparalleled panoramic views of the White House, Lafayette Square, and St. John’s Church, The Hay-Adams is at the epicentre of Downtown Washington, DC’s most iconic destinations.
Originally designed and built as a residential hotel in the 1920s, The Hay-Adams stands today as one of the most historic hotels in Washington, DC, with refined services and offerings that match our prestigious past.
With 5-star accommodations, including 124 refined guest rooms and 21 deluxe suites, exceptionally-serviced event spaces for meetings and weddings, and world-class dining destinations, The Hay-Adams is a luxury Downtown DC hotel unlike any other.
Beginning with our commitments—to exceptional guest experiences, to the environment, and to maintain the most inviting luxury accommodations in Washington, DC—and ending with our guarantee of the best available rates, The Hay-Adams prides itself on its status as the region’s most prestigious hotel destination.
Awards:
  • “Leading Hotels of the World” property
  • Forbes four-star hotel (20 consecutive years)
  • Travel & Leisure, “Worlds Best Hotels”, #1 in Washington DC 2020 and 2021
  • US News & World Report, “Best hotels in the USA”
  • Afar Traveler’s Choice Awards Finalist, “Grand Dame Hotel”
  • TripAdvisor – Travelers’ Choice Award (top 10% Worldwide)
  • Brides Magazine “America’s Best Wedding Venues”
Housing

Housing is not provided long‑term. Participants will need to secure their own accommodation in Washington, DC. You will be able to stay at the hotel for the first two weeks after arrival to give you time to find a suitable place. The Yummy Jobs Team will share guidance and trusted leads to help you settle in fast.

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