Are these jobs a scam?

Scrolling through indeed and just came across this. I had applied a few years ago for a similar role but was sceptical once I had an informal email chat with the employer who basically offered me the role but said I would need to put down money before I went, felt like a red flag to me. Has anyone ever applied to these jobs and been successful?

Full job description-

Buzz Hospitality is a small but growing multi-concept hospitality company with locations across the USA and in Dublin, Ireland. Our brands include Rí Rá Irish Pub (USA), Keagan’s Irish Pub (USA), TapHouse (Ranelagh, Dublin) and Cat & Cage (Drumcondra, Dublin). We have concepts in 5 locations across the United States in Las Vegas NV, Charlotte NC, Burlington VT, Portland ME and Virginia Beach VA. We are locally driven, whilst staying true to our Irish roots!

We are looking for eligible individuals, pursuing a career in hospitality, to join our Team in our Rí Rá Irish Pub (USA) location in the Mandalay Bay casino in Las Vegas, NV, for 12 months, as a Hospitality Trainee on the J1 Visa.

Please note: this is NOT the J1 Student Program, it is a program for those finished with education who view hospitality as their career & have the appropriate experience to qualify for the 12-month Visa. If you are looking to join us via the student program OR you have secured a "Summer J1" for 2024 and are looking for a position, please stipulate that on a Cover Letter as part of your application.

To qualify for the Visa Program you MUST have either:

1. A 2-year+ Diploma or Degree that has a connection to ‘Hospitality’ related subjects AND at least 2 years work experience in the hospitality industry OR

2. 5 years full time work experience in the hospitality industry (necessary if you have if no post GCSE / Leaving Cert qualifications as outlined above)

Please do not apply if you do not meet one of the two criteria listed above, as interviews will not be scheduled for those who do not meet the eligibility requirements of the visa.

Please Note: Hospitality experience can consist of working in restaurants, pubs, hotels or nightclubs.

The Buzz Hospitality J1 Program has been in operation for over 20 successful years. Many of our former ‘J1’ers’ have forged out fantastic careers for themselves in the hospitality industry on their return home, after their year in America!

What You Will be Doing

• Training in the service of food and beverages in a friendly, timely and accurate manner

• Training in elements related to the successful running of a hospitality business in the USA, including basic management functions

• Interacting with guests; generating and maintaining the “Real Irish Local” environment within the pub

• Maintaining an approach to a “guest experience” focus that centers around “Genuine Hospitality”

• Assisting in representing the brand and business at the local level

• 35-40 hours work per week on average

• Experiencing US culture!

What You Will Get

• An hourly base package + tips with a guaranteed minimum income

• Assistance in getting settled on arrival in the USA and in finding accommodation

• Health insurance (as part of the visa application process)

• Meal discounts

• Legal status to live in the USA and be employed by us for 12 months

• 30 days to travel at the end of the 12-month period

• Ongoing training and development in multiple facets of the hospitality industry

• A strong platform for future career growth in the industry when you get back home!

More information on our pubs can also be found at www.rira.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £15.00-£30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Additional pay:

Tips
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you meet the visa requirement for hospitality experience and/or education? (Required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/04/2022