Culinary Intern

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Parental leave

Crisis support

Mental health resources

Employee care

Job summary

Hilton in Dubai is seeking a Culinary Intern to develop culinary skills, learn from experienced chefs, and contribute to creating exceptional dining experiences. You will assist with food preparation, maintain kitchen standards, and bring creativity and passion to every dish in a fast-paced hotel environment.

You will prepare high-quality dishes, delight guests, execute complex recipes, and ensure cleanliness and safety across all kitchen stations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare high-quality dishes.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety and hygiene practices.
• Comfort with fast-paced, guest-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Delight our guests by efficiently managing orders and service.
• Execute complex recipes, oversee stations, quality control and inventory checks.
• Inspect preparations and finalize plates for presentation and taste.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and adhere to safety protocols.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and monitor inventory needs.
• Comply with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food preparation

Guest service

Job description

Job Identification: 228084

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

As a Culinary Intern, you will have the opportunity to develop your culinary skills, learn from experienced chefs, and contribute to creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests. By assisting with food preparation, maintaining kitchen standards, and bringing creativity and passion to every dish, you will help deliver the light and warmth of hospitality. Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference through the food and experiences you create.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Prepare high-quality dishes: Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards

• Delight our guests: Manage guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience

• Execute complex recipes: Maintain a strong knowledge of menu offerings, handle complex recipes, and oversee stations, execution, quality control and inventory checks

• Inspect and finalize plates: Inspect all preparations and dishes ahead of serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace: Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary while following proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols

• Manage inventory needs: Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items as needed

• Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well‑being

At Conrad Dubai hotel, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

How We’ll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world‑class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world‑class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/), and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.