Kitchen Trainee

Hospitaliti; Brussel; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Complimentary lunch

Job summary

Hilton Brussels Grand Place is offering a Kitchen Trainee internship in Brussels, starting in 2026. You will assist the Chef and team, learn in a dynamic hotel environment, and gain practical culinary skills across starters, mains and desserts.

The program includes access to internal training, a housing allowance for international students, complimentary lunch during shifts, and exposure to hospitality operations in an iconic city center property.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and/or English.
• Enrolled in hospitality school or related program.
• Passionate about cooking and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef and kitchen team with food preparation.
• Prepare ingredients and set up stations.
• Prepare starters, main courses and desserts under supervision.
• Clean and maintain workstations, utensils and equipment.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards across operations.
• Support service by organizing each shift for quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to creating and testing new recipes under supervision.
• Ensure every dish leaves the kitchen with impeccable presentation.

Skills

Fluent in French/English

Passion for cooking

Eagerness to learn

Education

Hospitality school or related program

Job description

Hilton Brussels Grand Place is hiring through Hosco in Brussels.Ready to take your first steps in the world of international hospitality?Hilton Brussels Grand Place is looking for a passionate and motivated Kitchen Trainee for an internship of at least 3 months starting in 2026. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and professional environment, right in the heart of Brussels.As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work within our restaurant and Banqueting department, where you can develop your culinary skills and learn alongside a welcoming and experienced team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Chef and kitchen team with food preparation.
• Helping to prepare ingredients and set up workstations.
• Assisting with the preparation of starters, main courses and desserts under the Chef’s supervision.
• Helping to clean and maintain workstations, kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene and food safety standards throughout all kitchen operations.
• Supporting the team in organising each service while ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Contributing to the creation and testing of new recipes under the Chef’s supervision.
• Ensuring that every dish leaves the kitchen with an impeccable presentation.

What does our ideal candidate look like?

You are fluent in French and/or English, enrolled in a hospitality school or similar programme and, above all, truly passionate about cooking and eager to learn.

What can you expect from an internship at Hilton Brussels Grand Place?

• The opportunity to learn from an experienced team in an international hotel environment.
• The chance to develop practical skills in hospitality and culinary operations.
• Access to internal training opportunities and networking events.
• Housing allowance for international students: Students living abroad may receive a housing allowance to support them with accommodation costs during their internship.
• Complimentary lunch every time you are on duty.
• Working hours and professional environment: Your schedule may include morning and evening shifts, and you may also be required to work at weekends.
• Collaborative working environment: Join a dynamic and supportive team that encourages teamwork, creativity and the exchange of ideas.
• A well-being-focused company culture: Join a company that values your well-being through various initiatives and activities.
• Discounts across our different properties: Hilton Brussels Grand Place is part of the Pandox investment group, which owns and operates several hotels in Belgium, including DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City, The Hotel. Brussels, Holiday Inn Brussels Airport and Hotel Indigo Brussels – City.
• Responsible initiatives: Take part in corporate projects and initiatives focused on social and environmental responsibility.
• Recognition programmes: Be recognised and rewarded for your contribution through our internal recognition programmes.
• You will also benefit from employee discounts at Hilton properties worldwide!

We foster a company culture based on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. Do you have a disability and require any reasonable adjustments during your internship or recruitment process? Please do not hesitate to let us know.

Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.

Please see the full vacancy for the benefits offered by Hilton Brussels Grand Place.