Introducing your Yummy Experts!

Jason is the CEO and founder of Yummy Jobs. Having completed a Management Training Program at The Walt Disney World Resort several years ago, he is a hospitality expert. Jason is also a co-founder of the FLIGHT Hospitality Group. 

Hobbies - Vinyasa Hot Yoga, Cycling, Disney Marathon Training

Interests - Meeting new people - creating life changing opportunities

Top tip for Applicants - Always push outside your comfort zone - you'll never look back!

Alexis handles Marketing, Client/Candidate Relations and all the rest! She has had her own experiences of a J1 Program in the USA in her 20’s and 2 internships in Italy. She is driven by the Cultural Exchange elements which really help candidates develop the social skills that will kick start their careers and the rest of their lives!

Hobbies - Chocolate, Being on the beach, Yoga

Top tip for Applicants - Be professional. Gain relevant work experience. Sell yourself. Think positive!

Mark joined the team in 2017 having previously completed five separate USA work programs; including the Disney Cultural Representative Program and the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort Program. He currently manages our range of Professional Intern & Trainee programs within the USA. 

Hobbies - Playing Football & Visiting Theme Parks

Interests - Football, Tennis, Xbox & Braveheart

Top tip for Applicants - Be Beyonce, always.

Having completed the Disney Cultural Representative Program in 2013 - 2014, as well as two previous J1 programs in the USA, Lucy-Ann helps run the J1 Intern and Trainee programs along with the Disney Academic Exchange Program.

Hobbies - Writing, Photography, Reading and Travelling

Interests - Musicals, Escape Rooms, Shakespeare and Disney

Top tip for Applicants - Make sure you read all the program eligibility requirements before applying; if you are not sure about anything, ask!

Hobbies Walking and playing with my dogs, pottery, jigsaw puzzles, and online video games

Interests Musical theater, travel, cooking, all types of animals, live music and street festivals, and time with family and friends.

Top tip for Applicants Be positive, don’t be afraid of mistakes as they teach you, and form your own opinions not follow those of others.

Meredith is the second member based in the US to join the Yummy Jobs team.

She received her Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. She comes with experience in both the hospitality industry and Human Resources, and worked closely with the J1 intern and H2B Visa programs during the time she spent working with The Biltmore Estate.

Hobbies Traveling, reading, hiking

Interests Spending time at the beach, being with family and friends

Top tip for Applicants Go in with a positive mindset and do not be afraid to ask questions!

Hobbies Running, cooking, travelling

Interests Cricket (my son plays a LOT!!), playing board games and spending quality time with my family.

Top tip for Applicants Be positive and enthusiastic and enjoy your program and the experience.

My focus is to help nurture and develop young people to be the best they can be.

Using my years as a Lecturer and internship officer at Universities and Colleges in the subject of Hospitality and Business, I am able to provide a few tips…..

• Put in place an action plan to ensure you have the best outcomes for yourself and develop those pathways to your happy place … and ultimately your goal.
• Recognise your soft skills and develop those that you need to become fully confident .
• Always nurture your friends and stay in touch, they will always be there and can help to broaden your horizons!

Hobbies Stand up paddle boarding, Hiking, mindfulness.

Top tip for Applicants Writing a story of your experiences, will prepare you for interviews situations.

Hobbies Travelling, getting into a great Netflix series, spending time with family and friends

Interests Interior design, musical theatre and anything skincare relate

Top tip for Applicants Be prepared, be honest and most importantly, be yourself!

Jaye manages all the payments and accounts for Yummy participants.

Hobbies - Fitness, Entertaining, Chilling on holiday

Interests - Theatre, Travelling to different places, Eating out, Spending time with my family