3 or 6-month paid J-1 internship at top beach restaurants. $16-$20/hr with program fee fully covered by the host company.
All nationalities welcome -- Hospitality & culinary students -- Only 4 spots available
Takes less than 2 minutes · No documents needed
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All nationalities welcome + student/recent graduate in hospitality or culinary OR 5+ years experience = You qualify --
4 spots available at Coastal Provisions restaurants in Duck, NC. $16-$20/hr.
$16-$20/hr -- J-1 TIPP Aligned
Rotate through Coastal Provisions' award-winning restaurants in Duck, NC. Train across multiple stations - prep, grill, saute, plating - learning southeastern cuisine, fresh local seafood, and high-volume kitchen operations. A structured J-1 training plan aligned with U.S. Department of State TIPP requirements.
Starting Summer 2026
Ideal for current students on a shorter J-1 Internship. Focused rotation across core kitchen stations with structured training milestones.
Takes less than 2 minutes · No documents needed
Starting Summer 2026
Full rotation with leadership exposure. Enough time to master multiple stations, take on supervisory prep tasks, and build a standout resume.
Takes less than 2 minutes · No documents needed
You land in Norfolk, Virginia. The air feels different - warmer, saltier. Someone from the team picks you up, and the drive to Duck takes you across long bridges over open water, past marshland and live oaks. You cross onto the barrier island and everything narrows - ocean on one side, sound on the other. This is the Outer Banks. And for the next few months, it's home.
Your first morning, you walk to work. The restaurant is in the heart of Duck - a beach town on the Outer Banks where everyone knows everyone. The head chef shows you around the kitchen at Coastal Cravings. The prep list is longer than you expected. The seafood is fresh off the boat. You're cutting local catch, learning southeastern flavors you've never tasted. By the end of day one, your hands smell like Old Bay and your brain is full. You walk to the beach after your shift. The sand is empty. The ocean is loud. You call home and try to explain it.
You've got the morning prep rhythm down cold. The sous chef trusts you on the grill station during Friday night rush - 200 covers, no mistakes. You can break down a whole fish in under three minutes. Your housemates are from Spain, Czech Republic, and Jamaica, and Sunday mornings you take turns cooking breakfast from home. Last weekend you drove to Corolla and saw wild horses on the beach. Just standing there. Free. You took a photo but it doesn't capture it.
Your last week arrives faster than you expected. The team throws you a send-off at the Backside Bar - live music, cold drinks, people you'll stay in touch with for years. You've cooked thousands of plates, navigated a real American kitchen, and built a resume that stands out back home. But it's more than that. You're different now. More confident, more capable, more certain about what you want. The Outer Banks changed you. And you'll carry that with you.
Ready to write your own story?
Takes less than 2 minutes · No documents needed
Not a hypothetical. This is what a typical day actually looks like when you're part of the Coastal Provisions team.
You open your eyes in your shared beach house. The sound of waves is constant here - you've stopped noticing it, but visitors from home always mention it. You throw on shorts and flip-flops, grab coffee from the kitchen. One of your housemates is already on the deck watching pelicans dive into the surf. This is a Wednesday.
Everything in Duck is close. Your commute is a 10-minute bike ride - or a 20-minute walk down a shaded path through live oaks. You pass the Duck Town Boardwalk, a few surf shops just opening up, maybe a family loading kayaks onto a car. You walk into Coastal Cravings through the back door. The kitchen is already humming.
The deliveries came in early - local shrimp, tuna that was on a boat this morning, produce from a farm in Currituck County. You break down fish, prep sauces, get your station dialed in. The sous chef runs through tonight's specials. There's a private event for 60 - you'll be plating the appetizer course. The pressure is real, and you love it.
The dining room fills with guests who drove down from DC, Maryland, New York, Virginia Beach - families on week-long rentals, couples on long weekends, locals who come every Tuesday. You're firing orders, calling out tickets, keeping your station clean under pressure. The head chef watches but doesn't step in. That means you're doing it right.
Between lunch and dinner service, you've got a few hours. The beach is a 5-minute walk. You grab a towel, wade into the Atlantic, and float. The water is warm enough in summer to stay in for an hour. Some days you surf. Some days you just sit on the sand and read. Back home, your afternoon break was a coffee in a fluorescent break room.
Back in the kitchen. The energy shifts - dinner is the main event. Coastal Cravings fills up, then Roadside Grill gets packed, live music starting on the patio. You're in the zone - plating southeastern cuisine for people who drove hours to eat here. A guest sends compliments to the kitchen. The chef gives you a nod.
Service winds down. You change out of your kitchen gear and head out with a few teammates. Someone suggests walking over to catch the live acoustic set at a spot down the road. Someone else wants to hit the beach for a bonfire tomorrow night. Your Jamaican housemate is planning a sunrise fishing trip off the pier - you say yes to both. The stars out here are unreal - no city lights for miles. You walk home barefoot on a sandy path and think: this is actually my life right now.
Duck, NC is a hidden gem on the Outer Banks - a charming coastal town with world-class beaches, amazing food, and a laid-back lifestyle that's hard to beat.
Master southeastern cuisine, knife skills, plating, and high-volume kitchen operations in award-winning restaurants.
$16-$20/hr stipend designed to cover your rent, food, and transport. The host company also covers the $3,200 J-1 program fee --- you only pay application, visa, and SEVIS fees.
Housing is arranged for you near the beach. Live steps from the ocean in one of America's most beautiful coastal destinations.
Work alongside international participants and American staff. Build a global network while developing teamwork skills.
Choose 3-month or 6-month programs. Internships for students, traineeships for experienced professionals.
Follow a U.S. Department of State-approved training plan. Gain real skills in food prep, service, and restaurant management.
Only 4 spots available. program fee fully covered by the host company. Check if you qualify in under 2 minutes.
Takes less than 2 minutes · No documents needed
Coastal Provisions Inc. operates popular restaurants and live music venues in Duck, NC - one of the Outer Banks' most sought-after dining destinations.
A full-service steaks & seafood restaurant in the heart of Duck. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with indoor/outdoor seating, fresh local seafood, prime steaks, a full bar, and live entertainment.
A vibrant Tex-Mex spot in Duck, NC serving fresh tacos, burritos, and margaritas in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Part of the Coastal Provisions restaurant group.
A beloved OBX institution since 1995, tucked in a renovated historic cottage in the heart of Duck. Known for great southern food, hand-crafted cocktails, and live music at the Backside Bar.
Hands-on culinary training in a high-volume beach restaurant environment
Learn sous vide, plating, southeastern cuisine, and kitchen management
From pristine beaches to wild horses - the OBX is unlike anywhere else in America.
Miles of untouched Atlantic coastline
Duck sits on a narrow barrier island with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Currituck Sound on the other. Imagine finishing a shift and walking straight onto a quiet, uncrowded beach for a sunset swim.
A charming waterfront town
Stroll the famous Duck Town Boardwalk along Currituck Sound. Browse boutique shops, grab ice cream, rent kayaks, or watch the sunset over the sound. It's small-town coastal charm at its best.
Wild horses, lighthouses & history
Explore the legendary Outer Banks - see wild horses in Corolla, climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, visit the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kitty Hawk, or take a ferry to untouched Ocracoke Island.
A charming beach town on North Carolina's barrier islands, surrounded by ocean and sound.
Choose the program that fits your experience level
3 or 6 months
For current students or recent graduates (within 12 months) in hospitality, tourism, or culinary programs.
Takes less than 2 minutes · No documents needed
6 months
For young professionals with a degree + 1 year of experience, OR 5 years of experience in hospitality/culinary field.
Takes less than 2 minutes · No documents needed
The host company covers the program fee entirely - here's a transparent breakdown
Takes about 60 seconds. No payment required. The $399 application fee is due only after we accept your application. The program fee covers your designated J-1 sponsor, DS-2019, DS-7002 training plan, insurance, compliance and 24/7 support.
Host employer sourcing and matching is included in this program pricing. There is no separate placement fee. Our standalone placement service is an alternative route for candidates who already have their own J-1 sponsor, never an add-on to the prices here.
Application Fee
Program Fee ($3,200)
Fully covered by host company
U.S. Visa Fee
Paid after placement confirmed
SEVIS Fee
Paid after placement confirmed
Airfare
Only 4 positions available. program fee fully covered by the host company.
$16-$20/hr -- 3 or 6 months -- EU, UK, Swiss, Canadian & Australian passport holders
Takes less than 2 minutes · No documents needed