Application FAQ

Our employees are at the heart of the Motel One Group – that's why we place great importance on offering you more than just a job. Whether it's a bonus programme with quarterly payments, individual training at One University or a wide range of career opportunities within Europe: these are just a few examples. You can find an overview of all the benefits here.

Absolutely – we welcome career changers! Even if you don't have any formal training or previous experience in the hotel industry, you are very welcome to join us. With structured induction and training at our One University, we will accompany you step by step as you enter the industry.

At the Motel One Group, working hours are as varied as our hotels. Whether part-time in the morning at breakfast or full-time with evening shifts at the bar – there are various options depending on the job and location. You will find information about the respective model in the job advertisements, and we will discuss what suits you best during the application process.

The onboarding process at the Motel One Group is clearly structured and personally supervised. New employees receive an individual onboarding plan that introduces them step by step to their tasks, processes and our company.

A central component is our mentoring programme: every new colleague is assigned a personal induction buddy. This experienced contact person provides support for all questions relating to Motel One and The Cloud One, the workplace and everyday life in the team – even if things get a little tricky in the early days. Ideally, the mentor comes from the same department and knows the company inside out.

Recruiting for our new openings usually begins around 3 to 4 months before the planned launch of the hotel. As soon as the new hotel manager is hired, we publish all open positions for the new hotel here on our careers website. Please understand that we cannot accept any applications before this time.

To the job search

You can find all open positions in our job search. In each job posting, the turquoise ‘Apply’ button in the top right corner takes you directly to our online applicant management system. The application process is quick and easy – it only takes 3 to 5 minutes and can also be done conveniently via smartphone or tablet. You can also upload your documents, such as cover letters or references, at a later date.

To the job search

 

Yes – all job vacancies published on our website are updated daily. As soon as a position is filled, it is removed from the job search. Only open positions are advertised. If a position is no longer visible, it has already been successfully filled.

You can find all current vacancies on our website. As we only advertise vacant positions, we are unfortunately unable to consider speculative applications. Our tip: simply register for the job alert in our online applicant management system and select the positions that interest you. You will automatically receive an email as soon as a suitable vacancy is posted online.
 

In Germany and Austria, the Motel One Group offers various apprenticeships in the hotel industry. These include three-year apprenticeships as a hotel specialist and hotel clerk, as well as a two-year apprenticeship as a catering specialist.

Further information on the individual apprenticeships can be found here.

During your apprenticeship at the Motel One Group, you will get to know all the relevant departments in the hotel – in a practical and varied way. Your working hours will be based on the hotel's schedule and your classes at the vocational school. You will receive standard pay and, like all other team members, you will also benefit from our bonus programme.

You can find all further information about apprenticeship at the Motel One Group here.

To apprentice at the Motel One Group, you need at least a secondary school leaving certificate. However, even more important than your qualifications are your motivation, your interest in the hotel industry and your enjoyment of working with people.

The Motel One Group offers a wide range of internship opportunities in Germany and Austria – both for school pupils seeking career guidance and for students as part of their studies. The exact duration and area of work are agreed on an individual basis, depending on location and availability. Further information can be found here.

Internships at our hotels are allocated locally. If you are interested in an internship, please contact the Motel One or The Cloud One hotel of your choice directly. The hotel management there will then discuss all further details with you personally.

Internships at the headquarters are regularly advertised via our job search on the website.

All hotels

Yes, in collaboration with the renowned IU – International University – the Motel One Group offers a dual study programme in tourism management with a focus on hotel management, as well as a Work & Study program. The programme starts in October.

Further information on dual study programmes at Motel One can be found here.

At Motel One Group, your personality is what counts most. If you are open, communicative, a team player and enjoy being a host, you already have the best prerequisites for joining us – even without any experience in the hotel industry. Passion and a willingness to learn are more important to us than a traditional CV.

We always need your CV to process your application. A cover letter is not mandatory, but it helps us to better understand your motivation – especially for unsolicited applications or if you are a career changer.

If you have certificates or other references from previous employers, you are welcome to upload them via our online applicant management system. If we require additional documents, we will contact you directly by email.

There are many paths for career changers at the Motel One Group – from starting in breakfast service to becoming a manager. We offer exciting opportunities for a new start in your career in almost all areas of the hotel industry.

The best way to get an overview of our current job vacancies is to visit:
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