Culinary – Internship

The Opportunity

We are looking for enthusiastic & passionate Culinary Interns to join our team at Delano Dubai.

This is an exciting opportunity for culinary students looking to gain hands-on experience in a luxury lifestyle hotel, develop their culinary skills & discover what goes into creating exceptional dining experiences.

At Delano Dubai, food is more than just what's on the plate. It's about creativity, flavour, presentation & creating moments that guests remember.

Working alongside our talented chefs, you'll gain valuable exposure to our distinctive dining concepts, learn professional kitchen techniques & experience the creativity and energy of luxury lifestyle hospitality.

Possible Start Date: February 2027

What You'll Be Doing

• Support our culinary team with daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking & presentation.
• Learn & apply professional culinary techniques under the guidance of experienced chefs.
• Assist with preparing ingredients, mise en place & maintaining smooth kitchen operations.
• Gain exposure to different cuisines, cooking methods & kitchen sections.
• Develop your understanding of food quality, flavour combinations & presentation standards.
• Support the team during breakfast, lunch, dinner & special events, depending on operational requirements.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, food safety & organisation.
• Learn about proper food storage, stock rotation & reducing food waste.
• Work closely with chefs & colleagues in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen environment.
• Participate in training & development opportunities throughout your internship.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on culinary experience in a luxury lifestyle hotel with distinctive dining concepts.
• Exposure to international cuisines, professional kitchen techniques & contemporary culinary trends.
• Guidance, coaching & mentorship from experienced chefs.
• Opportunities to develop your creativity, technical skills, confidence & understanding of professional kitchen operations.
• Experience working within a dynamic, multicultural culinary team.
• A valuable foundation for building your future career in the culinary arts.

Your Journey Starts Here

At Delano Dubai, we celebrate individuality, creativity & people who bring fresh ideas and passion to everything they do.

If you're curious, enthusiastic & ready to turn your passion for food into real-world experience, we'd love to meet you.

Bring your creativity. Discover your potential. Begin your culinary journey with Delano Dubai.

Who We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, Hospitality Management or a related field.
• A genuine passion for cooking, food preparation & the culinary arts.
• A positive attitude, natural curiosity & willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen equipment & food safety principles.
• Good communication skills in English. Proficiency in Russian, French or German would be an asset.
• A creative mindset with an eye for detail, presentation & quality.
• A team player who enjoys working in a dynamic, multicultural kitchen environment.
• Ability to stay organised, adapt quickly & work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene & food safety.
• Previous kitchen experience is an advantage but not essential.

Why Join Us

• The opportunity to embark on an exciting career in a company that is taking off!
• Ennismore’s values and fast-growing environment
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture
• The opportunity to challenge the norm and work in a rewarding environment, building global brand
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work