Culinary - Internship - nhow Amsterdam RAI-Feb. 27

Minor Hotels; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 7,100 - 9,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee hotel rates

Discounts in F&B outlets

Welcome at Work

Team events

Career growth

Job summary

nhow Amsterdam RAI in Amsterdam is seeking a Kitchen Intern to join our iconic, design-forward hotel. You will assist in the kitchen, learn recipes, assist in portioning and garnishing, and support outlets including breakfast, banqueting, Moana bar and room service.

The internship is a hands-on learning path in a vibrant, international team. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant school, be comfortable in English, and be available for at least 4 months.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a relevant school and internship is a compulsory part of your study.
• Able to work in an English-speaking environment.
• Enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.
• Have an eye for detail and be guest-oriented.
• Flexible in working hours and workload; able to handle stress.
• Self-develop and seek challenges; available for a minimum of 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Learn everything needed for a great career in the kitchen; prepare dishes according to recipes; assist with à la minute cooking if needed.
• Pay attention to portioning and garnishing according to instructions.
• Support kitchen operations across outlets (breakfast, banqueting, Moana bar and room service).
• Be part of an international team and learn in a dynamic hotel environment.

Skills

English-speaking environment

Team player

Attention to detail

Guest-oriented

Flexible hours

Stress resistant

Education

Enrolled in a relevant school (internship required)

Job description

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Culinary - Internship - nhow Amsterdam RAI-Feb. 27

Date: Oct 26, 2026

Location: Amsterdam, NL The Netherlands

Are you a fan of unconventional lifestyles and distinctive design? Become part of the nhow brand, with hotels inspired by their destination's vibe, becoming a distinctive, ground-breaking and iconic hub in key destinations across Europe and Latin America.

Work in a fresh, thought-provoking universe conceived to stimulate the senses while immersed in a spectacular, avant-garde environment.

Join a team with a Millennial and Gen Z mindset, eager to live story-worthy experiences and ready to inspire you to create your own.

Are you the Kitchen Intern who embraces service, has a passion for hospitality and wants to be part of the vibrant atmosphere at nhow Amsterdam RAI, 'the cultures hub'?

social hub. design hotel. the place to be.

nhow Amsterdam RAI is a social and multicultural hub for world travelers, business travelers and Amsterdam residents. The iconic building, pointing in different directions, symbolizes the melting pot of cultures that Amsterdam was, is and always will be. Located on the Zuidas, next to the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, the imposing 91-meter-high building offers its guests a dynamic headquarters and home base.

For this iconic social hub we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive culinary intern willing to learn and develop within this large modern hotel with 650 rooms and kitchen. In this position you will be part of the hotel kitchen with various outlets such as breakfast serving 400 - 700 people daily, banqueting with 10 meeting rooms, cooking for the Moana bar and for room service. The team is international, so you will have the opportunity to practice your English. Your colleagues are very mature and will support you in your learning process.

What's in it for you (spoiler: a lot!)

• Compensation of € 750 gross per month for all your hard work, based on full-time hours;
• Free online & offline training organized by our own Minor Hotels University Northern Europe;
• Refer-a-friend bonus (500 EUR);
• Employee rates differing from 36 euros in all our hotels worldwide, 30% discount in the F&B outlets, and Friends & Family discount up to 25%. Various discounts in (web)shops;
• Welcome @ Work; dine, spend the night, and have breakfast in your own hotel for 2;
• Team building events, trips and holiday parties;
• The opportunity to grow within our company worldwide.

What makes you the perfect fit for this bold journey?

• You are currently enrolled at a relevant school and this internship is a compulsory part of your study;
• You are not afraid to learn and challenge yourself by working in an English-speaking environment;
• You enjoy working alone but also as part of a team;
• You have an eye for detail and are guest-oriented;
• Besides being a fine colleague, you are flexible in terms of working hours and workload and have a good dose of stress resistance;
• You always strive for self-development and are always looking for new challenges;
• You are available for a minimum of 4 months.

What part will you play in creating the unforgettable?

In this position, you will learn everything needed for a great career in the kitchen. You will prepare dishes according to recipes, and if necessary by à la minute cooking activities. In doing so, you will pay attention to portioning and garnishing according to established instructions regarding ingredients, recipe, method and presentation. Are you ready for a new challenge? In short, a challenging place to learn all about cooking in a top location, where every day is a new adventure!

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