Internship duration : 5 to 6 months
Summer Internship Periods : March to August
Winter Internship Periods : September to February
Internships in Hospitality: Practical Experience at the Heart of Training
The Hotel Management School Geneva’s Internship Office offers a wide range of hospitality internship opportunities, and regularly organizes a bi-annual Recruitment Forum. At this event, more than 50 leading hospitality companies come in search of tomorrow’s talent.
By following the generalist curriculum, our students accumulate up to 18 months of professional experience, making them sought-after candidates as soon as they graduate.
A Path to Leadership in Hospitality
Discover the internships at the Geneva Hotel Management School (École Hôtelière Genève), an essential component of your education and future career in hospitality and gastronomy. Our internship programs are designed to provide you with a rich and diverse professional experience, preparing you to become a leader in this dynamic industry.
The First Internship
Your first internship takes place in Switzerland, where you will have the opportunity to put into practice the theory acquired in the classroom. This is where you will learn the fundamentals of hospitality, gaining insight into the workings of the profession and absorbing the quality standards that will shape you into a better manager in the future. This internship is a crucial step in understanding the essence of service and hospitality, essential skills for success in this field.
The Second Internship
During your second internship, you will have the opportunity to travel abroad for an international experience. It is the perfect chance to explore new countries, immerse yourself in different cultures, and broaden your professional horizons. This enriching experience will help you develop a global understanding of the industry and adapt to multicultural environments, a valuable asset for your career.
The Third Internship
Your third and final internship is designed to prepare you for a successful entry into management roles. It marks the culmination of your journey at EHG, where you will apply everything you have learned while developing the skills needed to take on leadership responsibilities. This final internship is the best preparation for a smooth transition into a high-level career.
Through these internships, the Geneva Hotel Management School offers you not only practical training but also invaluable experience that will set you apart as a professional in the hospitality and gastronomy sectors.
Combination of Theory and Practice for a Comprehensive Education
EHG students benefit from an exclusive platform offering hundreds of internship opportunities. Thanks to a solid training program combining theory and practice, they are supported in their efforts to land an internship, with the final step towards an interview and a job being the student’s responsibility.
Students who already have at least 6 months’ experience in Switzerland have the opportunity to carry out their internships directly abroad. Through our partnerships, we enable some to benefit from financial assistance to cover travel costs to their international destinations, offering opportunities for all.
What Our Partners Say
EHG Students Are Passionate, Committed & Professional
We are proud to welcome interns from the school to our hotel and count several Alumni among our employees.
These future professionals possess local, international experience as well as excellent education.
In 3 words: professional, dynamic leader, charismatic.
Recruiters: Contact Us
Recruit Talented Individuals
Are you looking to recruit exceptional talent for your hospitality or restaurant business? The Hotel Management School Geneva (École Hôtelière Genève), renowned for its excellence in education, is your ideal partner. We invite you to contact us to discuss your recruitment needs and explore how our students and graduates can contribute to your success.
Alumnforce Platform
Join our Alumnforce platform, a dedicated space where you can post job offers for our alumni and internship opportunities for our students. This platform allows you to stay connected with our dynamic talent network, ready to take on tomorrow's challenges.
Recruitment Forum
We also encourage you to participate in our bi-annual Recruitment Forum, held on our campus. This event provides a unique opportunity to meet our students directly and recruit top talent before they even complete their education. By attending, you’ll anticipate your company’s needs while discovering the future leaders of the hospitality and restaurant industries.
Internship Periods
Internship periods at the Geneva Hotel Management School run from March to August and from September to February, giving your teams the chance to collaborate with our students on real projects and face future challenges together. These six-month internships allow our students to apply their academic knowledge while becoming familiar with the professional realities of your industry.
Contact us today to discuss your recruitment needs, submit your job and internship offers, or participate in our next Recruitment Forum.
Ecole Hôtelière de Genève Avenue de la Paix 12 – CH 1202 Genève Tel: +41 22 919 24 24
