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Hotel Specialist / Hotel Professional Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Hotelfachmann/-frau

The "Hotelfachmann/-frau" is a recognized vocational training program in the hospitality industry, providing comprehensive knowledge and skills in all areas of a hotel. This training falls under the industrial and commercial sector and prepares you for a versatile career.

What you do

  • Greeting, advising, and assisting guests (check-in/check-out)
  • Preparing and checking rooms and gastronomic areas
  • Serving food and beverages, and setting up buffets
  • Planning, organizing, and executing events and conferences
  • Creating invoices and processing payments
  • Monitoring inventory and stock management

Requirements

  • At least a good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Strong service orientation and friendliness
  • Good communication skills and team spirit
  • Flexibility and resilience (shift work, weekend work)
  • Organizational skills and sense of responsibility
  • Good German language skills (B2 level)
  • Well-groomed appearance

Career prospects

  1. 1Hotel Receptionist, Restaurant Specialist
  2. 2Assistant Manager (e.g., Front Office, F&B)
  3. 3Certified Hotel Business Administrator (after further training)
  4. 4Event Manager
  5. 5Self-employment in the hospitality industry

Companies offering this Ausbildung

and 199 more companies

Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Hotel Specialist / Hotel Professional Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 950 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Hotel Specialist / Hotel Professional Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Hotel Specialist / Hotel Professional Ausbildung?

At least a good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Strong service orientation and friendliness; Good communication skills and team spirit; Flexibility and resilience (shift work, weekend work).

Where can I find open Hotel Specialist / Hotel Professional Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 244 open positions at 211 companies, for example at Europa-Park GmbH & Co Mack KG, SEVERIN´s Resort & Spa ÖSCHBERGHOF, and aja Resorts.

How to apply as a Hotel Specialist / Hotel Professional

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.