- Location
- 228 Rue de Rivoli (View map)75001 ParisFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
Dorchester Collection is recruiting a full-time Gastronomic Kitchen Intern for the cuisine of Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, starting in February 2027 for 4–6 months; an internship agreement is required. The intern prepares kitchen ingredients and culinary items, follows HACCP standards, supports guest requests and coordinates with hotel teams. The internship allowance is 15% of the hourly Social Security ceiling.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare culinary items during working days, organizing and preparing all ingredients requested by the assigned station manager.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP standards to support an excellent guest experience.
- Help respond to guest requests, including dietary restrictions and special occasions.
- Communicate with other departments and hotel teams to maintain a consistent level of service.
- Contribute to the hotel’s story through the values of personality, passion, respect, collaboration and creativity.
Skills
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
95% reimbursement of Paris public transport costs; access to the staff restaurant at a preferential rate.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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