Apprenticeships, Internships and Management Training
The first step into a successful career starts here! Whether an apprenticeship, internship or management trainee program – at Dolder Hotel AG we support young talents with solid training, exciting projects and valuable insights into the world of luxury hospitality.
Our dedicated trainers accompany and support you in combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Competitions, cross-departmental exchanges and involvement in exciting projects create a varied and inspiring learning environment.
Would you like to develop your passion for hospitality in a first-class environment? Then start your future with us!
Dolder Hotel AG was awarded as a Top Employer in 2026 and has been officially certified since 2024 as a “Top Training Company Level Two” by HotellerieSuisse. We undergo this quality audit every year – with the goal of offering young talents solid training, personal guidance and a working environment that helps them grow both professionally and personally.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Dolder Hotel AG offers motivated young people solid and versatile training in the following professions:
Commercial Employee in Hotel, Gastro and Tourism (Federal VET Diploma)
Hospitality and Housekeeping Specialist (Federal VET Diploma)
Hotel Communications Specialist (Federal VET Diploma)
Cook (Federal VET Diploma)
Restaurant Service Specialist (Federal VET Diploma)
Discover. Learn. Grow.
An apprenticeship with us means learning from experienced professionals and becoming part of an iconic property known for excellence, hospitality and style.
Conditions
Trial apprenticeships are only offered as part of an application for an advertised apprenticeship position.
Mélanie Ullmann
Tel
Mélanie Ullmann
Tel +41 44 456 60 00
INTERNSHIPS
Dolder Hotel AG offers committed students from Swiss and selected international hotel management schools attractive internships in the following areas – each within a specific department:
Service: Restaurant Saltz, Event Operations, Room Service
Kitchen: Banquet, Saltz à la carte, Saltz Breakfast, Pastry
Analysis / Finance
Gain insights. Build experience. Take responsibility.
An internship with us enables in-depth insights into hospitality and first professional responsibilities in a highly professional environment.
Conditions
Internships last at least six months and usually take place in one fixed department.
Verena Schöffmann
Tel
Verena Schöffmann
Tel +41 44 456 60 00
management training
Dolder Hotel AG offers ambitious talents with a completed hotel management degree a tailor-made trainee program in the following areas:
Rooms Division
food & beverage
spa operations
Start. Contribute. Lead.
The trainee program provides initial leadership experience, insight into operational processes and targeted development for a career in management.
Conditions
The program lasts at least twelve months and can be extended to up to 18 months. The prerequisite is a degree from a hotel management school or comparable education, completed not longer than 18 months ago, or you are in the final year of study. Very good German and English skills are required.
Verena Schöffmann
Tel
Verena Schöffmann
Tel +41 44 456 60 00
FAQ – QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TRAINING
Most of our positions are available on an ongoing basis. Recruitment for apprenticeships begins at the earliest one year in advance, starting in August (process duration: 6 to 12 weeks). Traineeships and internships usually start at the beginning of a semester – here too, early application is worthwhile, ideally 4 to 6 months in advance.
- Apprenticeships: for school leavers with compulsory education
- Internships: for students at hotel management schools, universities of applied sciences or universities recognized by the L-GAV. Check here whether your school is recognized.
- Management traineeships: for university graduates with a completed degree; provided the degree is from a hotel management school recognized by the L-GAV. Check here whether your school is recognized.
- Apprenticeships: Our apprentices receive an individual schedule at the beginning. Depending on their training focus, they change departments every 3 to 6 months in order to get to know as many areas as possible and receive practice-oriented training.
- Internships: Interns work in one fixed department for six months. After the first three months, there is the option to do cross-training in another department.
Currently we offer internships in:- Kitchen: Banquet, Saltz à la carte, Saltz Breakfast or Pastry
- Service: Restaurant Saltz, Event Operations or Room Service
- Analysis
- Management traineeship F&B: As part of the Food & Beverage management trainee program, all service areas are covered. Depending on experience and individual strengths, trainees gradually take on leadership responsibilities.
Our EFZ apprenticeships last three years and start in August each year.
Internships last six months, extensions are possible upon agreement with the school.
The management trainee program lasts twelve months and can be extended to a maximum of 18 months.
Yes. For new team members, in-house rooms are available depending on availability. We also offer furnished studios in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. These are reserved exclusively for employees who have moved from abroad. Such a studio can only be moved into after successfully completing the probationary period. Please note: we do not provide accommodation for apprentices, as they are usually minors.
Yes, we are happy to offer motivated young professionals long-term prospects. Many of our former apprentices and interns work permanently at the Dolder Grand today or return after gaining further experience in the industry.
We only offer compulsory internships that are part of a school or academic training program. The minimum duration is six months.
After receiving your application, we carefully review your documents. Depending on the program, a personal interview or a trial day will follow. For apprenticeships, a trial apprenticeship of 2 to 5 days is mandatory.
Yes, we also welcome applications from abroad. Please note, however, that we can only provide limited support with visa or permit procedures. An application therefore requires either a valid residence permit or the legal prerequisites for one in Switzerland.
