Culinary Administration Trainee (Internship)

Summary

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Admin Culinary Trainee – Grand Hyatt Barcelona

At Grand Hyatt Barcelona, one of the city’s newest and most prestigious luxury hotels, we are looking for a motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Admin Culinary Trainee to join our Culinary team.

In this role, you will support the administrative and operational functions of the Culinary department, ensuring efficient coordination of workforce planning, cost control, communication, and reporting processes. You will work closely with the Executive Chef, culinary leadership team, Finance, and Human Resources, contributing to the smooth operation of our kitchens and food & beverage outlets.

This position is offered as a traineeship opportunity and provides an excellent platform to develop your career within a world-class hospitality brand. If you are passionate about hospitality operations, organization, and culinary administration, this is an ideal opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic luxury hotel environment.

About the Role

As an Admin Culinary Trainee, you will provide administrative support to the Culinary department, assisting with labor cost control, workforce management, communication, training coordination, and operational reporting.

This is an administrative and operational support role in a fast-paced hospitality environment. You will collaborate closely with different hotel departments to help ensure the successful execution of daily culinary operations and maintain the high standards expected at Grand Hyatt Barcelona.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and control temporary workforce administration (ETTs), including the organization, verification, and monthly reconciliation of working hours

Assist with payroll and labor cost reporting in coordination with the Finance department

Monitor and maintain records of overtime hours, night shift hours, service charges, and employee gratuities

Track and report workforce-related incidents and operational staffing updates

Support the preparation of recipe costing sheets and food cost analysis for the hotel's restaurants, bars, and culinary outlets

Assist in the calculation and monitoring of product and menu costs to support profitability objectives

Coordinate training schedules, onboarding activities, and personnel-related matters in partnership with the Human Resources department

Provide administrative support to Executive Chefs and culinary managers, ensuring efficient departmental communication

Participate in operational and marketing meetings, taking notes and communicating relevant information and action plans to the culinary team

Distribute service orders and operational updates to ensure the smooth execution of daily kitchen operations

Maintain accurate records, reports, and departmental documentation

Support special projects and initiatives related to culinary operations, cost control, and workforce planning

Qualifications

Qualifications

Requirements & Profile

Currently studying or recently graduated in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Tourism, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field

Strong interest in hospitality operations, culinary administration, and cost control

Excellent organizational and administrative skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information responsibly

Good analytical skills with an interest in labor and food cost management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multicultural environment

Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Fluency in Spanish and English; additional languages are a plus

Care Connects Us – Do You Share Our Values?

At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best. Our values - Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Innovation, and Well-being - guide everything we do and define how we work together every day.

What You Will Love About Us

A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the Culinary department of a luxury international hotel

Exposure to culinary operations, labor management, and food cost control processes

Mentorship and continuous learning opportunities from experienced hospitality professionals

Employee dining with healthy, balanced daily menus

Free access to a wellness platform and mental health support

Discounts in hotel restaurants and bars

Special rates at Hyatt hotels for you, your family, and friends

Global development opportunities within Hyatt's international network

Be Part of Something GRAND

With more than 1,150 hotels in over 70 countries, Hyatt is globally recognized as a Great Place to Work. Behind every exceptional dining experience is a strong team supporting the operation.

Join Grand Hyatt Barcelona as an Admin Culinary Trainee and become part of a GRAND team that helps deliver excellence behind the scenes while supporting unforgettable guest experiences.