6-Month Culinary & Hospitality Internship in France – Accommodation & Meals Provided

6-Month Paid Hospitality Internship in France

Are you currently studying hospitality, culinary arts, hotel management, food & beverage, tourism or a related subject?

Would you like to spend 6 months in France gaining international hospitality experience, developing your professional skills and experiencing French culture?

Training 4 Hospitality is offering 6-month hospitality internships across France with hotels, restaurants and culinary establishments.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

This is a student internship programme, not a graduate employment programme.

To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in an eligible undergraduate, post-secondary, vocational or other qualifying educational programme, and the internship must form part of your current education curriculum.

You must be able to provide confirmation from your college, university or educational institution that the internship forms part of your programme.

If you have already graduated and are no longer enrolled in an eligible educational programme, this programme is not suitable for you.

What does the internship include?

• €680 monthly internship allowance
• Accommodation provided
• Utilities included
• Meals provided
• Laundry facilities
• 35-hour working week
• No French language requirement
• Support throughout the placement process

The French internship convention establishes the internship framework between the educational institution, host company and student.

Departments & Internship Opportunities

Opportunities may be available in:

• Culinary / Kitchen
• Food & Beverage Service
• Housekeeping
• Bakery
• Pastry

Your placement will be matched according to your course of study, experience, skills and career interests, as well as the available opportunities.

Your Host Environment

Placements can range from hotels and restaurants to specialist culinary and hospitality establishments across France. You will join a professional hospitality team in France and gain practical experience in a real working environment. Depending on your department and placement, you may work alongside experienced chefs, food and beverage professionals, housekeeping teams, bakery or pastry professionals.

Host establishments can include hotels, restaurants and specialist culinary and hospitality venues in different regions of France. Some placements may be located in rural or countryside areas, so flexibility regarding location is important.

You will become part of the day-to-day operation of your host establishment while developing practical skills relevant to your studies and future hospitality career.

What will you do during your internship?

Your day-to-day responsibilities will depend on your department and host establishment, but you can expect to work alongside experienced hospitality professionals and take part in the daily operation of the business.

Culinary / Kitchen

• Assisting with daily food preparation and mise en place
• Supporting the kitchen team during breakfast, lunch or dinner service
• Preparing ingredients and assisting with dishes according to your level of training
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety
• Learning professional kitchen organisation and French culinary practices

Food & Beverage Service

• Preparing restaurant and dining areas for service
• Welcoming and assisting guests
• Taking and serving food and beverage orders
• Supporting breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Maintaining professional service and hospitality standards
• Learning about French food and hospitality practices

Housekeeping

• Assisting with the preparation and cleaning of guest rooms and public areas
• Maintaining cleanliness and presentation standards
• Preparing rooms according to host establishment procedures
• Supporting the housekeeping team during daily operations
• Learning professional hotel housekeeping standards

Bakery / Pastry

• Assisting with the daily preparation of breads, pastries and desserts
• Preparing ingredients and supporting the production process
• Learning professional bakery and pastry techniques
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and organisation
• Supporting the team during daily production

Your responsibilities will be appropriate to your level of education and experience, with the aim of helping you develop practical professional skills throughout your internship.

🇫🇷 Why complete your internship in France?

This is an opportunity to:

• Gain international hospitality experience
• Add valuable international experience to your CV
• Develop practical skills in a professional French environment
• Experience French hospitality and culture
• Work alongside experienced hospitality professionals
• Build confidence working in an international environment
• Explore France and the wider Schengen Area during your free time, subject to applicable travel requirements

You do not need to speak French to apply, but hopefully you will have fun learning a fantastic language while in France.

We are particularly interested in students who have a strong desire to embrace French culture, cuisine and hospitality.

LIMITED-TIME PROMOTIONAL OFFER

Programme fee: $2,500 USD

For a limited time, Training 4 Hospitality is offering a special promotional programme fee of just $2,500 for candidates who register by mid-October 2026.

This is a limited-time promotional rate and is subject to programme eligibility and placement availability.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for motivated students who:

• Are currently enrolled in a relevant hospitality, culinary, tourism or related programme
• Need or are permitted to complete an internship as part of their current curriculum
• Are genuinely interested in developing a career in hospitality
• Are enthusiastic, professional and willing to learn
• Have good communication skills
• Are able to commit to the full 6-month internship
• Meet the applicable requirements for undertaking an internship in France

Previous hospitality experience may be beneficial depending on the position, but your educational background and suitability for the internship are also important.

How does the process work?

Training 4 Hospitality supports you through the application and placement process.

Apply online

Submit your application and CV.

Eligibility screening

We review your education, internship requirements and general eligibility.

Interview with Training 4 Hospitality

We discuss your hospitality experience, career interests and preferred department.

Placement search

Our team identifies suitable internship opportunities based on your profile.

Host employer interview

You interview directly with the potential host company.

Internship documentation & visa guidance

Once a placement is confirmed, we assist with the required documentation and provide guidance through the relevant process.

Prepare for France

Get ready for your 6-month international hospitality experience.

Ready to gain international hospitality experience?

If you are a current student whose internship forms part of your education, this could be your opportunity to spend 6 months in France while gaining valuable professional hospitality experience.

Apply now and tell us about your studies, your hospitality experience and the type of internship you are looking for.

We are looking for enthusiastic hospitality and culinary students who want to gain valuable professional experience in the French hospitality and culinary industry.

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in a recognized Hospitality or Culinary programme.
• Complete the internship as a compulsory part of their academic studies.
• Be able to obtain an official letter from their college or university confirming that the internship is required for their course.
• Demonstrate good spoken English.
• Have a genuine interest in hospitality and international cultural exchange.
• Have a strong desire to embrace French culture, cuisine and hospitality. This is a major plus.
• Be able to demonstrate that they or their guarantor have a minimum income of €650 per month for the previous three months.
• Be willing to live in rural or countryside locations during the internship