Become a Certified Catering Specialist focus Restaurantservice

Hands-on hospitality training under the German dual system, right here in El Gouna.

Work in real hotel restaurants, learn the art of food service, and graduate with diplomas recognized across Europe and Egypt.

What do you do in this profession?

Training as a Catering Specialist focus Restaurantservice is a versatile and practice-oriented apprenticeship that prepares you for a career in the hospitality industry. During your training, you will acquire extensive knowledge and skills to work in restaurants, hotels, cafés or other service establishments.

The tasks of a Catering Specialist in Restaurantservice are wide-ranging. You will learn how to welcome, advise and serve guests. This includes taking orders, serving food and drinks, setting tables, cashiering and billing. You are responsible for ensuring that guests feel comfortable, well looked after and have a pleasant stay.

What do you learn as a Catering Specialist focus Restaurantservice?

During your training, you will work in one of the renowned hotels in El Gouna and learn the practical application of what you have learnt at school.

During the 3-year training program, you will learn about the following areas of responsibility:

Basics of gastronomy
Menu and menu design
Merchandise management
Hygiene, safety and legal measures
Organising/planning events
Receiving, advising and serving guests
Serving food and drinks
Setting tables
Cashiering and accounting
Dealing with guest requests and complaints

What do we expect from you?

Aadadeya (general graduation) or equivalent
At least 15 years old
Language skills (good English, Arabic)
Open to talking to guests, customer and service orientation
Ability to work in a team and good communication skills
Good memory and maths skills
Good organisational and hard-working skills
Good physical resilience (when working while walking or standing)
Flexibility
Well-groomed appearance

What do we offer you?

3-year vocational training in the field of catering according to the German dual system
2-year training if you already speak German
Modern and high-quality equipment for a positive learning atmosphere
Spacious classrooms with smartboards
Large sports field
Modern dormitory with daily meals
Possibility to take the DSD certificate (German Language Diploma) if you perform well
Examination before the Leipzig Chamber of Industry and Commerce (in El Gouna)
Globally recognised certificate from the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Leipzig
An Egyptian diploma for the hospitality industry from the Ministry of Education
Possibility of immediate employment in one of the partner hotels after passing the exam
Practical lessons in the school's own facilities:

Modern training kitchen - 16 workstations
Training restaurant
Reception with lobby bar
Computer with hotel reservation system ‘Opera’
Possibility of accommodation as a service of the school
5-star-standard-hotelroom

And the future?

The IHK degree as a Catering Specialist focus Restaurantservice is an internationally highly regarded degree. Hotel professionals have the best career opportunities in all departments of a hospitality and tourism industry

Our Partners

Hotel training will be conducted in well known Hotels in Hurghada and El Gouna

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