Culinary Intern

About the role

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, ranked No. 27 in the World's 50 Best Hotels, is looking for a Culinary Intern. You will support the culinary team in preparing, presenting and serving high-quality food, working alongside experienced chefs to learn kitchen operations, food safety, luxury hospitality standards and teamwork. This is a full-time, fixed-term internship of 6 months.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking, mise en place and plating under supervision.
• Follow recipes, kitchen standards, food safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures.
• Support breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquet and other culinary operations.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, equipment and storage areas.
• Help receive, store, label and rotate products while minimizing waste.
• Work with the Culinary and Stewarding teams and take part in training to develop culinary techniques.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hospitality or related programme.
• No previous professional experience required; practical training, academic projects or part-time kitchen experience are an advantage.
• Genuine passion for culinary arts and hospitality.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Required skills

• Basic food safety knowledge is preferred.
• Strong sense of professionalism, organization and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, openness to feedback and ability to work in a diverse team.

What we offer

• A 6-month internship within a luxury culinary operation.
• Hands-on exposure to different kitchen sections, products, techniques and service periods.
• Coaching and development from experienced chefs through a dedicated buddy and mentor.
• Practical learning in food safety, allergens, special diets, product utilization and kitchen organization.
• A foundation for a professional culinary career within Four Seasons.

Schedule: 5 working days per week, 8.5 hours each day, with 2 days off, according to Greek labour legislation. Rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays are required.