Your summer season, your chance

Summer is just around the corner - and with it a time full of opportunities. Seasonal work not only means a secure job, but also meeting new people and gaining valuable experience. You also develop personally and can try out what it's like to "start over" somewhere else.

It pays to be well prepared so that your start to the summer season is a success. In our article, you can find out what you should pay attention to before you embark on your seasonal adventure.

Our tip: On HOGASTJOB you will find premium establishments in the most popular vacation regions that offer attractive employee benefits and fair working conditions. 

The days are getting longer, people are more relaxed and restaurants are getting busier: a job in summer brings many opportunities, but also new challenges. If you are mentally well prepared, you will stay motivated even on long days and deal with stress more confidently. Realistic expectations are helpful: Not every day will go perfectly - that's part of seasonal work. The good pay and a decent tip make up for a lot. 

A good application is the first step towards a successful summer season. Update your documents in good time and communicate clearly in which period and in which area you would like to work. Motivation, reliability and flexibility often count more than a complete CV, especially for seasonal work.

In addition to traditional applications, it is also worth taking the initiative. Many companies are happy to receive committed unsolicited applications - especially when things have to move quickly. 

So that you can start your summer job relaxed, it's worth taking stock: the sooner you clarify the most important framework conditions and deal with formal issues, the more relaxed your season will start.

• Area of work & Working time model: Service, kitchen, reception, housekeeping - what suits you?
• Region & Period: Would you like to go abroad or stay at home? When do you want to start and how long do you want to stay?
• Entry & Stay: What documents or registration requirements apply (especially abroad)?
• Expectations of the employer: Would you prefer to gain experience at a large hotel chain or a small family hotel?
• Be clear about what your goals are: Would you prefer to earn a lot of money or do you prefer a lot of free time?

• Employment contract: Agree working hours, days off, area of responsibility and duration with your future employer. The salary and payment date are also part of this contract. Find out about the current collective agreement.  
• Meals & Accommodation: Find out whether you can stay in a hotel or guest house, or get tips on where to find accommodation.
• Taxes & Social security: Find out about income tax, health insurance and residence registration from the relevant authorities.
• Work clothes & Equipment: Do you need to bring anything with you or will the company provide everything you need?

Good to know: Even as a seasonal worker, you are entitled to an aliquot 13. and 14. salary.

The job is one thing - the place of work is another. When you live and work in a region for weeks on end, it shapes your everyday life at least as much as the company. 

That's why it's worth taking a conscious look at the surroundings:

• A job in the mountains is just right for you if you like hiking, biking or climbing is your passion.  
• An employer by a lake will suit you if you prefer a quick dip in the water and exciting water sports.
• If you work in the city new cultures, an exciting party life and lots of different events are part of your new everyday life.  
• In international vacation regions you can practise your foreign language skills.  

The summer can be your starting point for further opportunities in the hotel and catering industry. In just a few weeks, you will gain intensive practical experience and prove that you can remain reliable even in stressful phases. This is exactly what many employers value.

Those who show commitment and take on responsibility often create new opportunities for themselves - be it for the next season, an extension or the next step in their career. 

Long working days, changing shifts and high temperatures take their toll on the body and energy levels. If you want to get through the season well, you should therefore take care of yourself in good time.Sufficient sleep, regular meals and conscious breaks are not a luxury, but a prerequisite for staying fit and healthy in the long term.

A successful summer season doesn't just start on the first day of work, but with good preparation. If you prepare yourself mentally, plan ahead and make conscious decisions, you will start your job more confidently and relaxed. 

On HOGASTJOB you will find many top establishments that are already looking for reception, kitchen and service staff for the coming season.