Restaurant and Event Catering Specialist (m/f/d) Training
Three-year dual training program with one to two days per week of vocational school instruction. Open and friendly individuals who enjoy working in a team are particularly well-suited for restaurants and events. Interacting with guests is part of everyday life, and communication and sales skills are helpful in this regard. If you are well organized and can remain calm and keep track of things even when things get hectic, this is the right profession for you. Foreign languages are an advantage. Restaurant and event catering specialists focus on the well-being of their guests – whether at dinner or a large conference, a unique wedding celebration or daily à la carte service. They play the role of host in the restaurant, at the bar, and at a wide variety of events. They are proficient in all processes, from preparing rooms for seasonal and special occasions to advising guests and professionally serving drinks, food, and menus to issuing invoices.
The ReVas are the bridge between the kitchen and the guests. They have the expertise to explain the origin, taste, and preparation of food and beverages to guests. They are well versed in food and beverage trends. No matter how lively things get, they maintain an overview and coordinate all restaurant operations.
Catering & Events – the new power couple in training! Restaurant and event catering specialists have been completely repositioned as full-fledged professionals for all types of events. From the conception of conferences, banquets, and celebrations to their organization and implementation, they have a clear overview and are in control.
- 3-year dual training program
- Start date by arrangement
- Working hours vary depending on the department
Your responsibilities:
- Shaping the guest experience as a host
- Advising guests on food and beverages
- sales promotion
- Professional serving of food and beverages
- Preparation of specialty coffees and cocktails
- Organization of service processes
- Planning and organizing events
- Working with billing and reservation systems
- Sustainability and hygiene
- Instruction and guidance of employees and teamwork
What you should bring with you:
- secondary school diploma
- Enjoy working with and for people
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Good manners, pleasant appearance
- Quick comprehension
- Organizational and sales skills
- Carefulness and sense of responsibility
- Mathematical skills
Further training opportunities after successfully completing training:
A wide variety of areas in the catering and event management industries are open to qualified ReVas. The broad training and diverse further training opportunities open doors to a wide range of career paths, including abroad. In restaurants, young professionals often start as commis de rang and work their way up to restaurant management. In hotels, food and beverage management, banquet and event departments offer exciting entry-level opportunities. Some ReVas also choose to work as bartenders for event or convention organizers. It is possible to advance to positions such as F&B manager or restaurant director. Others become self-employed and open their own restaurants.
What sets you apart:
Host mentality: You ensure that our guests feel comfortable—through reliability and quality.
Resilience: When things get hectic or you have to work quickly, you remain focused, calm, and keep track of everything.
Problem-solving skills & conflict sensitivity: You think proactively, remain fair, and act thoughtfully.
Empathy & team spirit: You enjoy working with others and have a good sense of your colleagues.
Discretion: What happens in the office stays in the office—you handle information responsibly.
Willingness to learn: You are open to new processes, tools, and ideas.
Positive attitude: You bring good energy to the team—and it shows.
What we offer you
You can find all the details about our working conditions, additional benefits, discounts, training opportunities, and our working environment on our careers page. There you can find out what sets us apart as an employer—and why it's worth becoming part of our team.