Get Trained, Get Paid

Apply for our 3-week paid training program!

Our next Training Date: April 20 - May 8, 2026

About the Program:

• No hotel experience needed to apply

• Paid 3-week training at $21/hour 

• Week 1: Classroom training (36 hours) at San Diego College of Continuing Education, covering:

• Food Handler Certification

• Safety/OSHA training

• Interviewing Skills/Resume 

• Soft Skills/Customer Service Skills

• Weeks 2 & 3: On-the-job training at a unionized hotel partner for 2 weeks (40 hours per week).

• Participants may be asked to interview and offered a job if the employer feels they are a good fit for the position.

• This is a great opportunity to join the labor community!

About the Hotel Positions:

If accepted into the program, it is likely that you will be assigned to one of the following positions below*.

Please carefully read the physical requirements for each:

• Room Attendant: On your feet most of the day, pulling carts (100lbs+), pushing carts (100lbs+), bending, lifting, making beds, vacuuming, and cleaning rooms/bathrooms. 

• Kitchen Steward: On your feet most of the day, pulling carts (100lbs - 200lbs), pushing carts (100lbs - 200lbs), bending, lifting, and cleaning/sanitizing kitchen equipment and utensils.

• Banquet Steward/Set Up: on your feet most of the day, set up of event equipment (50lbs - 200lbs). Facilitate food service— clean tables, remove dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens, set tables, replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes. 

*Position assignments are not limited to the list above and are subject to availability from our hotel partners. Candidates are required to have flexibility regarding their assignments.