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School of Hospitality & Catering

Hospitality and catering courses in Abidjan

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10 hotel and restaurant professions, with dual international certification and a guaranteed 6-month internship.

Train in Abidjan

Professional hospitality and catering courses

EchoResta, the hospitality and catering school in Abidjan, offers ten professional courses in two divisions. Every programme combines classes, practical workshops and on-the-job immersion, and ends with a dual international certification (Côte d’Ivoire and Australia) and a guaranteed 6-month internship in the finest hotels.

Hospitality and tourism: valet and room attendant, hotel housekeeper, receptionist and night auditor, hotel manager and English for hospitality and tourism.

Restaurants and culinary arts: waiter and hostess, maître d’hôtel, cook, bartending and mixology and restaurant manager.

Courses take place at Angré Star 14, Cocody, Monday to Friday. They are open to candidates from every district of Abidjan, from the rest of the country and from West African countries.

Choose your programme

Not sure? Take the orientation test in 30 seconds.

Hospitality

Housekeeper

Lead the housekeeping team, check room quality and manage linen, supplies and schedules.

Intermediate Certified
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Hospitality

Hotel manager

Strategy, finance, revenue management, human resources and quality: everything you need to run a hotel.

Bac +2 or hotel experience Certified
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Restaurants

Waiter / Hostess

Welcome, advise and serve with elegance, from setting up the dining room to taking payment.

Beginner Certified
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Restaurants

Maître d’hôtel

Lead the dining room service, welcome VIP guests and guarantee flawless service.

Service experience recommended Certified
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Restaurants

Cook

Core techniques, Ivorian and international cuisine, pastry, hygiene and running a kitchen brigade.

Beginner Certified
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Restaurants

Bar & mixology

Spirits, classic cocktails and signature creations, bar management and responsible service.

All levels Certified
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Restaurants

Restaurant manager

Teams, menu, purchasing, profitability, marketing and quality: the complete management of a restaurant.

Baccalaureate or restaurant experience Certified
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How does it work?

Choose

Select the course that matches your career plan.

Enrol

Fill in the online enrolment form and we will call you back within 48 hours.

Train

Practical classes in small groups, supervised by professionals.

Land your internship

A 6-month internship in one of the finest hotels and award of your dual international certification.

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements to enrol?

Most of our courses are open from the age of 16, with no diploma required. A motivation interview takes place before enrolment.

Do the courses lead to a certification?

Yes. Every programme leads to a dual international certification, recognised in Côte d’Ivoire and Australia.

Is the internship really guaranteed?

Yes. Every trainee who completes their course does a guaranteed 6-month internship in one of the finest hotels.

What are your opening hours?

We welcome you Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Depending on the course, classes take place in the morning or the afternoon: contact us for the next timetable.

I don’t know which job to choose. What should I do?

Take our three-question orientation test on the home page, or message us on WhatsApp: an advisor will help you choose.

Can I pay in instalments?

Yes, a payment schedule can be arranged. The terms are explained during the enrolment interview.

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