Apprenticeship cook (m/f/d) spring 2026

At CARLS an der Elbphilharmonie, enjoyment and socialising are the order of the day: in the style of French brasseries and bistros. You will find this slice of France in a fantastic location right next to Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie concert hall and with a total of three different catering areas: CARLS Brasserie, CARLS Bistro and CARLS Wine Bar. Do you share our joy when French feel-good cuisine with a high-class yet down-to-earth offer makes the hearts of your guests beat faster? Would you like to join our committed and motivated team as a trainee chef (m/f/d) ?
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What awaits you in our team

You are more than just a team member - you are part of a community! We offer you a working environment with unbeatable benefits so that you feel completely at home with us as an apprentice (m/f/d):

  • Qualified training as a chef (m/f/d) in a certified Hamburg training company
  • Very good chances of being taken on after the apprenticeship
  • Digital learning tool for further training and report booklet maintenance
  • Days off for exam preparation
  • Exchange programme across all brands in the Group
  • Various trainee events
  • Travel discounts at all aja Resorts, A-ROSA Resorts, HENRI Hotels and the Hotel Louis C. Jacob, Hotel NEPTUN and other partners
  • Discounts on F&B and SPA services in all branches
  • Member of the Diversity Charter
  • voiio platform for personal well-being
  • Internal training and development opportunities
  • Development opportunities within the group of companies in Germany, Austria and Italy
  • Referral programme with up to €1,000 gross bonus per referral
  • Bonago Card - shopping vouchers from over 200 premium partners
  • Corporate benefits - best discounts on high-quality offers from more than 1,500 providers
  • Provision and cleaning of employee clothing
It's in your hands

During the 3-year training programme to become a chef (m/f/d), you will get to know the kitchen at CARLS Restaurant at Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie from the ground up:

  • You can expect varied and challenging tasks
  • You will learn how to prepare all kinds of dishes and present them attractively
  • You will buy food and check its quality
  • You will learn how to store and use ingredients and food in compliance with hygiene regulations
What you bring to the team
  • Passion for cooking and catering
  • Enthusiasm, commitment and ambition
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
  • A well-groomed appearance and good manners
Do not hesitate
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Your career contact
Do you have individual questions that you couldn't find answers to in the FAQs? Our contact persons will be happy to help you.

CARLS at the Elbphilharmonie
Julia Bücker
Recruiter
Am Kaiserkai 69
20457 Hamburg
+49 40 300 322 139
hr.carls@dsr-hotelholding.de

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