Intern – Culinary

Location: Four Seasons Athens Astir Palace, Greece

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

An iconic hideaway on the glamorous Athens riviera, reborn. On the sophisticated Athens Riviera, at the tip of a pine-clad peninsula, Four Seasons offers the best of both worlds: a laid-back seaside escape just 30 minutes from the historical city centre. Discover the wonders of ancient civilization at the Acropolis, then return to Four Seasons to unwind and relax. Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens opened in March 2019 and provides a preferred address for both business and leisure travelers, and the highly personalized, anticipatory service that Four Seasons guests expect and value around the world. The Arion Hotel was built in 1967 and has 106 keys and 61 Bungalows, and the Nafsika opened in 1980 and has 136 keys. Under the same ownership is a large private beach club and marina. Nafsika is open through the year, while Arion and the bungalows operate eight months of the year. Adding to the complement of on-site F&B operations (8 Restaurants and Bars), there are also two third party restaurants on site.

About the Role

At Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens (ranked No. 27 in the World’s 50 Best Hotels), we believe that our people are at the heart of the exceptional experiences we create for our guests. We are committed to providing meaningful learning opportunities in a luxury hospitality environment where our people can learn, grow, and thrive.

As a Culinary Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the culinary team in the preparation, presentation, and service of high-quality food. Working alongside experienced chefs, you will develop your technical skills while learning about kitchen operations, food safety, luxury hospitality standards, and teamwork.

What You Will Do

Assist with food preparation, cooking, mise en place, and plating under supervision.

Follow recipes, kitchen standards, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.

Support breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquet, and other culinary operations.

Maintain clean and organized workstations, equipment, and storage areas.

Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and rotating products while minimizing waste.

Work closely with Culinary and Stewarding teams in a professional and collaborative environment.

Participate in training and continuously develop culinary techniques and knowledge.

What You Bring

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hospitality, or a related programme.

Basic food safety knowledge is preferred.

No previous professional experience is required; practical training, academic projects, or part-time kitchen experience are an advantage.

Genuine passion for culinary arts and hospitality.

Strong sense of professionalism, responsibility, organization, and attention to detail.

Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, openness to feedback, and ability to work within a diverse team.

Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

What We Offer

A 6-month internship within a luxury culinary operation.

Hands-on exposure to different kitchen sections, products, techniques, and service periods.

Coaching and development from experienced chefs through a dedicated buddy and mentor.

Practical learning in food safety, allergens, special diets, product utilization, and kitchen organization.

The opportunity to build a strong foundation for a professional culinary career within Four Seasons.

Schedule & Hours

This is a full-time, fixed-term internship.

The schedule is based on operational needs and includes 5 working days per week, with 2 days off. Each working day consists of 8.5 hours, in accordance with Greek labour legislation.

Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays is required.

If you are passionate about culinary arts and would like to develop your skills alongside experienced chefs in a luxury hospitality environment, we would love to hear from you!