Intern/Work Placement - Culinary 2027

Crimson Hotels Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Trafalgar St. James, part of Crimson Hotels, offers a year-long Culinary Intern program in London. You will work across kitchen sections, gaining hands-on experience under experienced chefs, developing your culinary skills, confidence, and flexibility.

You will support high-quality food delivery, learn kitchen operations, and contribute to a dynamic dining experience for guests, while building a solid culinary foundation for your career.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn in a busy kitchen.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations and prep.
• Assist in cooking and plating to high standards.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene throughout service.
• Help Head/Sous Chef with stock and mise en place.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Cooking basics

Job description

CULINARY INTERN

The Trafalgar St. James

Crimson Hotels is an independent hotel group dedicated to making every travel experience seamless, relaxing, and memorable. Operating under two major brands, Hilton and IHG, offering trusted, world-class service, all our hotels are proudly Green Key Accredited, reflecting our commitment to sustainability.

The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton

is a five-star lifestyle hotel featuring 137 bedrooms, including nine suites and three studios. Perfectly positioned on the edge of St. James and Trafalgar Square, just moments from Soho, Mayfair, and the West End it offers an iconic London experience. The hotel’s vibrant venue, Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar, offers a curated menu of modern dishes, expertly crafted cocktails, and an extensive wine selection, all set within a bold and stylish space that delivers a dynamic day-to-night experience.

Our Values

Wecaredeeply about our people and communities,empowereach other to grow and succeed, embraceinclusivity, creating a welcoming environment for all,innovateto continuously improve, and remainsustainableto protect our future.

Why Join Crimson Hotels?

We believe great people deserve great perks:

• Exclusive hotel discounts within the Crimson Hotel Group and the worldwide Hilton brand
• Extra Day Off for Your Birthday - Because your day matters
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing
• Free refreshments and freshly cooked meals while on duty
• Learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Health Benefit schemes
• Recognition and reward schemes
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Discounts in our F&B Outlet

What you day will look like?

When you're in the Kitchen, a day will look like:

As a Culinary Trainee with us, You'll spend a year immersed in our kitchen, building genuine, hands-on experience across every section. You'll gain real exposure to how a professional kitchen operates day-to-day, developing your skills, confidence, and flexibility as you go. It's a unique opportunity to work alongside supportive, experienced chefs, take on real responsibility, and come away with a strong, well-rounded foundation in culinary craft.

You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality food and helping the kitchen run efficiently. You'll get involved in preparing and cooking dishes to the highest standards, learning how to manage a designated section, and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards throughout service. You'll also gain insight into stock control and support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations. Working closely with the wider kitchen team, you'll help deliver an exceptional dining experience for our guests, while learning what it takes to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency throughout every service.

Our Hotels:

• The Trafalgar St. James, Curio Collection by Hilton, Trafalgar Square, London
• 100 Queens Gate Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, South Kensington, London
• DoubleTree by Hilton London- West End
• DoubleTree by Hilton London- Victoria
• DoubleTree by Hilton Woking
• Crowne Plaza London- Gatwick Airport
• Holiday Inn Express London- Heathrow T5

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

We embrace inclusivity which means creating an environment where we celebrate our differences and everybody's contributions, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief.