- Location
- Via Ludovisi, 49 (View map)00187 RomeItaly
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €800/month
- 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.
The Kitchen Intern at Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Eden in Rome supports daily kitchen operations, prepares menu dishes and helps ensure a memorable guest experience while meeting HACCP requirements. Internships normally last six months, though shorter periods may be considered; extracurricular internships pay €800 gross per month, while curricular internships are unpaid.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the kitchen brigade with daily kitchen operations throughout the day to help deliver a memorable guest experience.
- Prepare food, beverages, materials and equipment in advance of service; clean and reset the work area; and prepare menu dishes.
- Communicate with other food and beverage outlets and collaborate with other hotel departments as needed.
- Comply with HACCP regulations and maintain equipment and workstations correctly.
Qualifications
- A distinctive personality and passion for the role and the team.
- Knowledge of hygiene and food-safety regulations (HACCP).
- Hotel-industry education or an equivalent pathway.
- Experience in mid- to high-end establishments.
- Service and detail orientation.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work as part of a team.
Skills
Experience
Experience in mid- to high-end establishments; no duration stated.
Education
Hotel-industry education or an equivalent pathway.
Workplace
This position is based in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 800 per month.
Benefits
Ongoing training through on-the-job learning, cross-training in other departments and the Dorchester Collection Academy; company events, including Staff Forum, Staff Party, departmental dinners, and We Care and Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) initiatives; staff canteen during service; privileged access to shops, services, fitness centres and medical centres affiliated with the hotel; uniform and laundry service. Accommodation is not provided. Extracurricular internships are paid at €800 gross per month in accordance with applicable regulations; curricular internships are unpaid.
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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