Training & Studies

Training and Dual Study Programs at H-Hotels.com

The hospitality industry offers a wide range of fantastic career opportunities. At H-Hotels, we offer an excellent training program: job guarantee after passing the exam, our "H-Hotels Bootcamp" as an introduction to training, and our young talent competition, the "Young Star Award."
You can see which careers we train for and how you can envision your training with us here:

Hotel Specialist (m/f/d)

♦ Training Duration ♦
3 years

♦ What to Expect During Your Training ♦
In your training as a Hotel Specialist, you will be trained to become a true all-rounder in the hospitality industry.

You will learn:
→ Reception: Professional guest interaction and efficient check-in and check-out processes.
→ Housekeeping: Ensuring cleanliness and comfort in our rooms.
→ Service: Providing excellent guest service in the restaurant and event areas.
→ Kitchen: Insights into the preparation and presentation of food.

Additional Focus Areas:
→ Inventory management and hygiene standards
→ Professional guest communication
→ Business operations in the hospitality industry

Our Goal:
To prepare you perfectly for the diverse challenges of the hotel industry, so you can delight our guests and maintain our high-quality standards.

♦ Your Ideal Educational Background ♦
For this training, we recommend a secondary school diploma or higher qualification. Ideally, you have already completed an internship in a hotel or restaurant.

♦ Career Opportunities After Training ♦
With this training, many doors will open to you – both in Germany and internationally:
→ International Opportunities: Gain work experience in hotels around the world
→ Career in Your Desired Department: Choose the department that suits you best, e.g., Reception, Restaurant, or Administration
→ Opportunities for Advancement: Become a department manager or rise to the position of hotel manager through further training and experience

♦ Your Salary During Training ♦
The salary varies depending on the federal state. Here is an overview:
→ 1st Year: €750.00 to €1,100.00
→ 2nd Year: €850.00 to €1,200.00
→ 3rd Year: €950.00 to €1,300.00

Cook (m/f/d)

♦ Training Duration ♦
3 years

♦ What to Expect During Your Training ♦
In your training as a Chef, you will become a true expert in taste and culinary arts.

You will learn:
→ Food Knowledge: Recognizing, processing, and storing fresh ingredients.
→ Preparation Techniques: From classic dishes to modern twists on traditional favorites.
→ Food Presentation: Artfully plating dishes for visual appeal.
→ Hygiene Standards: Working according to the highest standards.
→ Costing and Planning: Efficient work practices and menu design.

Our Goal:
To prepare you for a creative and responsible role in the gastronomy industry, where you will delight guests with your culinary skills.

♦ Your Ideal Educational Background ♦
For this training, we recommend a secondary school diploma or higher qualification. Ideally, you have already completed an internship in the kitchen.

♦ Career Opportunities After Training ♦
After completing your training, you can develop in many directions:
→ Specialization: Become an expert in a specific type of cuisine, such as patisserie, international cuisine, or fine dining.
→ Career Abroad: Gain valuable experience in renowned restaurants worldwide.
→ Opportunities for Advancement: Become a head chef or restaurant manager.
→ Entrepreneurship: With enough experience, you can open your own restaurant.

Event Manager (m/f/d)

♦ Training Duration ♦
3 years

♦ What to Expect During Your Training ♦
In your training as an Event Specialist, you will learn everything you need for organizing and executing events.

You will become an expert in:
→ Event Planning: From the initial idea to implementation - you will accompany the entire process.
→ Customer Care: Understanding and fulfilling individual customer needs and requests.
→ Budget Planning: Acting economically and controlling costs.
→ Marketing and Promotion: Successfully creating promotional campaigns and event marketing.
→ Legal Basics: Everything about contracts, safety regulations, and permits.

Our Goal:
To prepare you perfectly for a career in the event industry, so you can organize events that truly impress.

♦ Your Ideal Educational Background ♦
For this training, we recommend a good secondary school diploma or higher qualification.

♦ Career Opportunities After Training ♦
After your training, many exciting paths will be open to you:
→ Event Management: Plan large events, trade fairs, or conferences.
→ Specialization: Focus on areas such as weddings, sports events, or corporate events.
→ Career Abroad: Work internationally in the versatile event industry.
→ Leadership Position: Become a project manager or event manager in renowned companies.
→ Entrepreneurship: Start your own event agency.

Restaurant Specialist (m/f/d)

♦ Training Duration ♦
3 years

♦ What to Expect During Your Training ♦
As a specialist in restaurant and event gastronomy, you will be trained to become an expert in excellent service and perfect organization.

You will learn:
→ Guest Service: Providing competent and friendly service to guests in restaurants and at events.
→ Event Planning: Organizing events, from the reception to ensuring smooth operations.
→ Food and Beverage Knowledge: Advising on menus, wines, and other specialties.
→ Coordination of Operations: Ensuring everything runs on time and is perfectly coordinated.
→ Inventory Management and Hygiene: Acting economically and working to high standards.

Our Goal:
To prepare you comprehensively for the requirements of the gastronomy and event industries, so you can delight guests and create unforgettable experiences.

♦ Your Ideal Educational Background ♦
For this training, we recommend a good secondary school diploma or higher qualification.

♦ Career Opportunities After Training ♦
After your training, many exciting paths will be open to you:
→ Restaurant Management: Take on responsibility in high-end service.
→ Event Organization: Plan and oversee events of all kinds.
→ Career Abroad: Work in restaurants and event venues worldwide.
→ Further Education: Qualify as a business economist for the hotel and catering industry or as a restaurant master.
→ Entrepreneurship: With sufficient experience, you can open your own restaurant.

Gastronomy Professional (m/f/d)

♦ Training Duration ♦
2 years

♦ What to Expect During Your Training ♦
As a gastronomy specialist, you will be trained in all areas of guest service and food and beverage serving.

You will learn:
→ Guest Service: Friendly reception and care of guests.
→ Food and Beverage Knowledge: Recommendations and advice on menus, wines, and other drinks.
→ Serving Skills: Professional presentation and serving of food and drinks.
→ Cleanliness and Hygiene: Working according to the highest standards.
→ Process Organization: Ensuring smooth operations – whether in the restaurant or at events.

Our Goal:
To prepare you perfectly for a career in the gastronomy industry, where you can apply your strengths in working with people and your passion for good food and drink.

♦ Your Ideal Educational Background ♦
For this training, we recommend a secondary school diploma. This program is also well-suited for those seeking a hands-on education. After completing the final exam, you have the opportunity to pursue an additional year of training to become a specialist in restaurant and event gastronomy.

♦ Career Opportunities After Training ♦
After your training, many exciting paths will be open to you:
→ Career in Service: Work in restaurants, cafés, or hotels – locally or internationally.
→ Specialization: Focus on areas such as bar service, catering, or event gastronomy.
→ Entrepreneurship: With sufficient experience, you can open your own restaurant.

♦ Your Salary During Training ♦
The salary varies depending on the federal state. Here is an overview:
→ 1st Year: €750.00 to €1,100.00
→ 2nd Year: €850.00 to €1,200.00

Dual Study Hotelmanagement

♦ Training Duration ♦
3 - 4 years (depending on the program and university)

♦ What to Expect in the Dual Study Program ♦
The dual study program in hotel management combines theory at the university with valuable practical experience in our hotel. You will receive a solid business education while simultaneously learning about all the relevant areas of the hotel industry.

You will learn:
→ Business Administration and Management: Fundamentals that will prepare you for leadership tasks.
→ Marketing and Sales: Strategies for successfully marketing hotels.
→ Human Resources Management: Recruiting and managing teams.
→ Quality and Project Management: Ensuring standards and efficient organization.
→ Practical Phases: Work in various departments such as reception, housekeeping, gastronomy, and administration.

Our Goal:
To prepare you for a career as a leader in the hotel industry, offering international perspectives and exciting challenges.

♦ Your Ideal Educational Background ♦
For the dual study program, you need to have a university entrance qualification (Abitur) or a specialized university entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife).

♦ Career Opportunities After Training ♦
With a dual study program in hotel management, many career paths will be open to you:
→ Leadership Positions: Become a department head or hotel manager.
→ International Career: Work in renowned hotels worldwide.
→ Specialization: Focus on areas such as event management, revenue management, or marketing.
→ Entrepreneurship: Start and manage your own hotel or hotel chain.

♦ Your Salary During Training ♦
The salary varies depending on the federal state. Additionally, the amount of tuition fees at your selected university will play a role in this.
→ 1st Year: €750.00 to €1,100.00
→ 2nd Year: €850.00 to €1,200.00
→ 3rd Year: €950.00 to €1,300.00

Depending on your study program and the associated university, we will discuss individually how the distribution between training salary and coverage of tuition fees will be handled.

H-Hotels.com Bootcamp

Your Perfect Start in Training and Studies

The H-Hotels Group Bootcamp offers new apprentices and dual students the ideal start to their professional career. During this multi-day event, participants are warmly welcomed into the H-Hotels family and prepared for their future in the hospitality industry.

What to Expect at the Bootcamp

Hands-On Training: Get to know the processes and standards of the hospitality industry—practical and interactive. With creative exercises and exciting tasks, we will prepare you optimally for your daily work routine.
Networking Made Easy: Connect with other apprentices and dual students, make first contacts, and become part of a motivated team.
Fun and Community: In addition to intensive training sessions, you can look forward to entertaining activities and events that strengthen team spirit and make your start easier.
Top-Class Preparation: The Bootcamp is just the beginning. With individual training, exam preparations, and exciting further education offers like the Rising Star Training in our academy, we will support you throughout your entire apprenticeship.

Want to learn more? Then check out our Bootcamp Recap from 2023.

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Job Guarantee After Passing the Exam

The unique benefit with us.

At H-Hotels.com, we not only want to offer you the optimal career start during your training but also stand by your side in the long term. Our goal is to support your personal and professional development, helping you identify your strengths and determine which locations are the best fit for you after graduation.

As part of our job guarantee, we offer you a position that aligns with your skills and preferences after successfully completing your training. And the best part: This guarantee applies for up to three years after your professional qualification, depending on availability and position. This way, all doors within our hotel family remain open to you—whether you want to start locally or gain international experience.

Young Star Award

Our Internal Talent Competition

The Young Star Award by H-Hotels.com is the highlight for our top apprentices and dual students. Here, you have the chance to showcase your skills and creativity and compete with other motivated young talents.

What Makes the Young Star Award special?

Exciting Competition: In various challenges, you can showcase your skills—whether in service, the kitchen, or presenting innovative ideas.
Team Spirit & Fun: The award is not only a competition but also a platform to spend great time together and have lots of fun.
Unique Recognition: The best participants are honored and celebrate their success as Young Star winners—a true highlight for your resume!

On the evening of the Young Star Award ceremony, it’s time to celebrate! The participants and their impressive achievements take center stage. But the event is not just an award ceremony; it’s an unforgettable evening filled with highlights:

Joint Dinner: Enjoy a stylish dinner in a special atmosphere, shared with colleagues, mentors, and management.
Award Ceremony: The best participants are honored with the prestigious Young Star Award—a moment full of pride and applause!
Entertainment & Performances: Look forward to a varied program packed with fun.
Networking: Connect with leaders and colleagues from across the H-Hotels Group and gain valuable insights for your career.

This evening is the grand finale of an exciting competition and a unique opportunity to be celebrated and discover new perspectives. Join in and be a part of this special experience!