Culinary Internship Programme - February 2027

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement (28–36 days)

Free meals on duty

L&D programmes and training

Volunteer days

Employee Assistance Programme

Team events & socials

Uniform & dry-cleaning

Cycle to work

Discounted stays

Job summary

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection invites applications for a Culinary Intern position in a 5 star luxury hotel. You will gain hands-on experience alongside talented chefs, supporting dish preparation and presentation while developing skills in hot kitchen, pastry, larder and food preparation.

Designed for students pursuing a Culinary Arts or Professional Cookery degree, this placement year offers excellent development, extensive training, meals on duty, and access to industry-leading learning

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a culinary degree programme.
• Seeking a placement year or internship as part of their course.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and presentation of dishes across kitchen sections.
• Develop practical skills across hot kitchen, pastry, larder and food preparation.

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Professional Cookery degree

Job description

Culinary Intern - February 2027 ***5 star luxury hotel***

What’s in it for you from day one:

• £30,000 OTE per annum, plus other exciting benefits and perks!
• Holiday allowance starting at 28 days and increasing with length of service to 36 days.
• Nutritious free meals on duty.
• Award winning L&D programmes, with over 80 individual courses available, from foundation skills to leadership skills.
• Excellent development opportunities with 80% of our managers being home‑grown.
• Two paid volunteering days each year, so we can give back to our communities.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through our partners at Hospitality Action.
• Monthly tea parties and annual social events, including boat parties and festive events for your little ones.
• Complimentary quality uniform and dry‑cleaning services.

What's in it for you later:

• Cycle to work scheme which can save you up to 47% on the bike and equipment.
• Vibrant hotel recognition events and hotel‑based incentives, including Employee of the Month and Manager of the Quarter.
• Cross‑departmental training available within your property, because we know you're a curious individual.
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in selected Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels in the UK, Ireland, Guernsey, Geneva and South Africa!

This is your chance to develop your knowledge and skills in order to excel and achieve your true potential, guided by a team of outstanding professionals who are committed to building confident future generations within this wonderfully rewarding industry!

What are we looking for?

Join Red Carnation Hotels and gain hands‑on experience in a luxury hospitality environment. This internship is specifically designed for students currently studying a Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery or related culinary degree and looking to complete an industry placement as part of their studies. You will work alongside talented chefs, supporting the preparation and presentation of exceptional dishes while developing practical skills across a range of kitchen sections, including hot kitchen, pastry, larder and food preparation. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from industry professionals, build confidence in a professional kitchen and lay the foundations for a successful culinary career.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be enrolled in a culinary degree programme and seeking a placement year or internship as part of their course and hold the Right to Work in the UK.

About us:

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK