UK · Canada · International Staff Exchange
Work Abroad.
Grow Your Career.
The International Staff Exchange places UK and Canadian hospitality professionals aged 19–30 with world-class venues on the other side of the Atlantic. Summer 2027 placements now open.
The process
Three steps to your next adventure
Apply online
Tell us about your hospitality experience, your goals, and where you'd like to go. Applications take around 20 minutes.
Get matched
We review your profile and match you with a venue that fits your skills and ambitions — in Canada or the UK.
Pack your bags
We handle the paperwork, visa guidance, and pre-departure briefing. You just show up ready to work.
Where are you based?
Based in the UK
Experience Canada
From boutique lodges in the Rockies to rooftop bars in Vancouver — spend the summer of 2027 working in some of Canada's most exciting hospitality venues. 1st July to 1st October.
I'm in the UK
Based in Canada
Discover Britain
Country house hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, historic city pubs — immerse yourself in the UK's legendary hospitality culture. Summer 2027, 1st July to 1st October.
I'm in CanadaSummer 2027
Your story starts here.
We're building our first cohort of participants for Summer 2027. These are the stories waiting to be written — will yours be one of them?
Imagine spending a summer working at a lodge in the Canadian Rockies — mountains on your doorstep, a team from around the world, and a career that looks completely different on the other side.
Could this be you?
Canada placement · Summer 2027
Picture yourself front-of-house at a coastal holiday park in Cornwall — long summer evenings, new friendships, and the kind of experience you can't get from a classroom.
Could this be you?
UK placement · Summer 2027
Think about what it means to live and work somewhere completely new — accommodation sorted, meals provided, and a guaranteed role waiting for you from day one.
Could this be you?
Apply now · Open to ages 19–30
Ready to go?
Your next chapter starts here.
Applications are open for Summer 2027 placements — 1st July to 1st October. Whether you're in the UK or Canada, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact us
Start your application
Fill in your details and one of our placement coordinators will be in touch within two working days.