The internship program for chefs, pastry chefs, and bakers provides access to the best restaurants and patisseries in Spain and Portugal, including establishments with 1–2–3 Michelin stars. The program combines hands-on kitchen work with training in modern culinary techniques and international professional standards.
You will gain practical experience under the guidance of leading chefs and build a career in fine dining or launch your own signature project.
You will gain practical experience under the guidance of leading chefs and build a career in fine dining or launch your own signature project.
- Junior cooks — a guaranteed step forward in your career.
- Sous-chefs — for those aiming to lead a kitchen who want to strengthen confidence, learn innovative techniques, and master kitchen management.
- Head chefs, brand chefs, concept chefs — for professionals who need to update skills and broaden their professional outlook.
You will work under the supervision of leading chefs, master culinary techniques, and learn to apply them in your home country — for career advancement, development of your personal style, and raising your professional level
Madrid — intensive 2- and 4-week programs
The host restaurant integrates the intern into active kitchen work from day one. Schedule: 5+2. Shifts approximately 10:00–16:30 and 20:00–23:30. We guarantee that during the internship each participant will rotate across all stations — from basic prep to final plating. On weekends the host organizes gastro tours to the city’s top restaurants.
Madrid — from 3 months
Schedule: 5+2. One 8-hour shift per day.
Other regions of Spain — from 6 months (typically aligned with high season)
Working pattern may be 5.5 + 1.5 days with shifts of 10–12 hours; compensatory leave provided in April and September (usually 1 week).
Remote placements (cities other than Madrid, and locations in Portugal)
Participants receive daily online support from the SBCC team. We are available 5 days a week (Tuesday–Saturday) for up to 2 hours per day — by phone, message, or video call in the morning or evening, depending on your schedule.
The host restaurant integrates the intern into active kitchen work from day one. Schedule: 5+2. Shifts approximately 10:00–16:30 and 20:00–23:30. We guarantee that during the internship each participant will rotate across all stations — from basic prep to final plating. On weekends the host organizes gastro tours to the city’s top restaurants.
Madrid — from 3 months
Schedule: 5+2. One 8-hour shift per day.
Other regions of Spain — from 6 months (typically aligned with high season)
Working pattern may be 5.5 + 1.5 days with shifts of 10–12 hours; compensatory leave provided in April and September (usually 1 week).
Remote placements (cities other than Madrid, and locations in Portugal)
Participants receive daily online support from the SBCC team. We are available 5 days a week (Tuesday–Saturday) for up to 2 hours per day — by phone, message, or video call in the morning or evening, depending on your schedule.
Women
Men
- Short, neat nails; French manicure or light glossy polish allowed.
- Long hair must be tied in a bun and fully covered with a head covering.
- No bright makeup.
- Tattoos — especially in an open kitchen — must be covered by a long-sleeved jacket.
Men
- Beard should be neat and short.
- Tattoos — especially in an open kitchen — must be covered by a long-sleeved jacket.
- Short, clean nails.
For 4-week participants in Madrid:
– Interns stay in the SBCC guesthouse located on Madrid’s “golden mile,” within walking distance of partner restaurants.
– SBCC provides three meals a day at the guesthouse.
For participants from 13 weeks:
– Accommodation is provided in private rooms within apartments rented by the restaurant or restaurant group for non-local staff.
– Meals during shifts are provided by the restaurant (one meal per shift). Breakfasts and meals on days off are the participant’s responsibility.
– Interns stay in the SBCC guesthouse located on Madrid’s “golden mile,” within walking distance of partner restaurants.
– SBCC provides three meals a day at the guesthouse.
For participants from 13 weeks:
– Accommodation is provided in private rooms within apartments rented by the restaurant or restaurant group for non-local staff.
– Meals during shifts are provided by the restaurant (one meal per shift). Breakfasts and meals on days off are the participant’s responsibility.
- Fill out the form and attach your CV. If you don’t have one, you may use our template.
- After reviewing your application, we will contact you to select the best program based on your level, goals, and availability.
- Interview with the talent department of the host organization.
- After approval we sign the agreement and issue the invoice for participation.
Programs range from €2,690 to €9,490 depending on duration, format, and the host’s service package. Airfare, insurance, and visa fees are paid separately
Frequently asked questions
For the 4-week Madrid internship, language is not required — the fee includes 120 hours of professional interpreter support (6 hours per day, 5 days a week).
For programs of 3 months or longer in Spain and Portugal, an English level of B2–C1 is required. SBCC provides a private tutor for at least 6 months to prepare you for the interview and the internship. The minimum package includes 50 lessons.
Language level is assessed during the preliminary interview. We do not reject candidates with insufficient language skills — we arrange extra preparation with our teacher before signing the agreement.
For programs of 3 months or longer in Spain and Portugal, an English level of B2–C1 is required. SBCC provides a private tutor for at least 6 months to prepare you for the interview and the internship. The minimum package includes 50 lessons.
Language level is assessed during the preliminary interview. We do not reject candidates with insufficient language skills — we arrange extra preparation with our teacher before signing the agreement.
SBCC is not a family travel agency and is not responsible for persons who are not program participants. Our accommodation and support are designed exclusively for interns.
For guests in the SBCC guesthouse SBCC signs a civil responsibility document for each participant. We cannot place third parties (spouses, children) as part of the educational program.
Internships involve full schedules, day and evening shifts, and high workload; therefore we cannot guarantee domestic or medical support for accompanying persons, which may create risks for both the companion and the intern.
For guests in the SBCC guesthouse SBCC signs a civil responsibility document for each participant. We cannot place third parties (spouses, children) as part of the educational program.
Internships involve full schedules, day and evening shifts, and high workload; therefore we cannot guarantee domestic or medical support for accompanying persons, which may create risks for both the companion and the intern.
SBCC provides a brochure with the current list of partner restaurants and hotels. All locations in the catalogue are vetted and meet program standards.
We do not place interns in establishments outside this list.
We do not place interns in establishments outside this list.
After payment of the deposit or full fee, each candidate receives a package of documents from Spain. This package acts as a letter of guarantee/invitation for visa support.
The candidate is responsible for collecting required documents according to the visa type and submitting them to the chosen country’s visa centre.
The candidate is responsible for collecting required documents according to the visa type and submitting them to the chosen country’s visa centre.
We recommend carrying about €500 per month. This amount generally covers basic personal expenses and cultural activities. Actual needs depend on personal preferences.
Contact us via the form or email and we will answer all your questions.
Final note
By joining an SBCC internship, you receive our reputation and values. Therefore, before arriving you must carefully read the agreement with SBCC, understand the terms of participation, and accept all program rules and standards without exception.
By joining an SBCC internship, you receive our reputation and values. Therefore, before arriving you must carefully read the agreement with SBCC, understand the terms of participation, and accept all program rules and standards without exception.
Photos from internships