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German for Hospitality Employees
07.09.2026 - 03.12.2026
Twice a week from 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM or 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Course days will be determined after the placement interviews.
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Basel

German for Hospitality Employees

You work in service or in the kitchen and will learn to communicate better and more confidently with guests and colleagues.
Supported by UNIA.
  • Date
    07.09.2026 - 03.12.2026
  • Time
    Twice a week from 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM or 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Course days will be determined after the placement interviews.
  • Duration
    13 weeks, 4 lessons of 45 minutes per week, 52 lessons in total
  • Location
    ECAP Basel
    Clarastrasse 17
    4058 Basel
  • Childcare
    Not available
  • Contact
    infobs@ecap.ch

Course information

Contents
Expansion of vocabulary essential for working in service and the kitchen: menu, drinks list, preparation, dishes, cutlery, etc.

Practicing dialogue forms that facilitate team communication and friendly interaction with guests (greetings and farewells, orders, payment, responding to questions, praise, and complaints)
Goals
You work in service or in the kitchen and will learn to communicate better and more confidently with guests and colleagues.

Participants learn to communicate better and more confidently with guests and colleagues.
Procedure
All new participants will be invited to a placement appointment before the start of the course. Placements will take place on the following dates:

Friday, August 14, 2026: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Monday, August 17, 2026: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, August 19, 2026: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, August 20, 2026: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, August 21, 2026: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Costs
CHF 100.00
Free for Unia members

Course materials are included in the course fee

Further Information

Foreign-language participants
- work in service or in the kitchen
- have basic knowledge of German

The German course is particularly suitable for individuals preparing linguistically for a Progresso course.

With regular course attendance (at least 80%), you will receive a course certificate.

July 31, 2026

Withdrawal of registration is possible free of charge up to 7 days before the start of the course. After that, we charge an administrative fee of CHF 50.00. Cancellations must be made in writing.

In the event of withdrawal during the first 7 days, one quarter of the course fees must be paid in addition to the administrative fee. From the second week of the course, the full course fees must be paid. If the reasons for withdrawal lie with ECAP, participants will not incur any costs.

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Course no.: BS26CB321

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