Creative minds with energy and dedication
Certified by DEHOGA as a TOP training organisation, we offer a challenging and varied apprenticeship programme within a fantastic, dedicated team. To strengthen our team at our hotel restaurant, we are looking for a trainee chef (m/f/d) to start on 1 August 2027 and 1 February 2028, by mutual agreement.
If words such as teamwork, quality and friendliness are not just words to you, but reflect your way of life, our fresh cuisine will present a great challenge for you; and if you enjoy trying new things – then you are exactly the right person we are looking for.
Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, you’ll have excellent opportunities to continue supporting our company.
We offer you:
As well as a high-quality apprenticeship, we offer you:
- A fair, performance-related apprenticeship allowance starting at €1,150
- Payment of SFN allowances after the probationary period
- Flexible work scheduling with a working time account
- Electronic time recording – an app for duty rosters and payslips
- Induction programme
- Internal communication app
- Team spirit and a friendly, family-like atmosphere
- Personal mentors from the relevant department
- Support for taking part in vocational competitions
- Encouragement to take part in youth competitions – e.g. ‘Goldene Bratpfanne’, Delta Cup, youth championships
- Opportunity to take part in an international exchange programme (approx. 3 weeks = ERASMUS) for those with good performance
- Digital report booklet via azubi:web, learning tools and challenges
- Open-door policy and flat hierarchies
- Holiday pay and Christmas bonus
- 24 days’ annual leave, plus one extra day for each subsequent year
- Numerous training and professional development opportunities
- Many staff benefits and discounts through the BWH Hotel Group
- Special rates at Best Western hotels worldwide
- Cover of the cost of the hvv Deutschlandticket for apprentices or a travel allowance
- Provision and cleaning of workwear
- 25% discount at the Alsterkrug restaurant and Bistro Braband
- Birthday gift & long-service bonus
- Increased contribution to the company pension scheme, as well as start-up funding
- Free staff meals
- Trial stay for all new staff
- Support with finding accommodation
‘Quality Training’ seal
Quality seal from the Dehoga Association = Top training hotel
Here’s what will impress us:
- a school-leaving qualification
- You must be at least 17 years old when the apprenticeship begins
- manual dexterity
- High levels of motivation and a passion for practical work, working with people and handling food
- initiative, flexibility and a sense of responsibility
- A willingness to learn and a commitment to the role
- Creativity and a drive to get things done
Your responsibilities:
Excerpt from the training programme:
- Producing, processing and preparing food
- Using professional kitchen techniques and modern equipment
- Taking nutritional, economic and environmental considerations into account
- Comply with hygiene regulations
- Cooking and plating up regional and international dishes
- Planning and preparing menus and meal sequences for events
- Present products and organise buffets
- Advise guests
- Planning and costing set menus
So let’s head to one of Germany’s most beautiful cities – Hamburg!
Have we sparked your interest? Then use our online application form straight away or send us your application documents by email.
